19th Century After Van Brekelenkam Dutch Genre Scene Saying Grace Oil Panel

This captivating genre composition, painted in oil on a wooden panel in the 19th century by an unknown artist, represents a masterful reinterpretation of the masterpiece “Old Woman Saying Grace” (also known as Saying Grace or The Grace / Le Bénédicité) from the brush of the Dutch Golden Age master Quiringh van Brekelenkam (1620–1668). Unpretentious and simple is the motif of the painting, but behind this intimacy hides a deep philosophical resonance. The canvas reveals before us a symbolic subject of sincere piety and quiet virtue. The artist, following Brekelenkam’s original with striking skill, lovingly renders every detail of the canvas: a kitchen interior with a fireplace and a spinning wheel, an elderly woman with hands folded in prayer before a modest meal, and a cat sleeping peacefully at her feet. Executed with the highest respect for the 17th-century original, this work will become a truly magnificent acquisition for discerning collectors seeking the unique heritage of the Dutch/Flemish Baroque era.
DETAILS:
Artist: Unsigned, unidentified European professional painter of the second half of the 19th century. The original work by the artist Quiringh van Brekelenkam is dated to around 1648–1654. Currently on display at the Musée du Louvre, Salle 837 Aile Richelieu, Niveau 2.
Medium: Oil on wooden panel.
Image dimensions (approx.): 55 x 44.8 cm (21.7 x 17.6 inches).
Condition: Overall in good condition, commensurate with its age, with minor paint loss and losses to the edges caused by previous framing.
Frame: Unframed.
Provenance: Swedish private collection.
Shipping: Approx. weight 1.4 kg; packed approx. weight 2-3 kg. Secure, insured worldwide shipping available.
Notes: Please refer to the high-resolution photographs that form part of the condition report. Colors and tonal values may vary when viewed in person, depending on viewing conditions and ambient lighting.