Items Similar to Dance Putti Van Cleve Paint Oil on table 16th Century Flemish Old master Belgium
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 23
Dance Putti Van Cleve Paint Oil on table 16th Century Flemish Old master Belgium1550-1690
1550-1690
About the Item
Cornelis van Cleve, or Van Cleef (Antwerp, 1520 - 1567) workshop
Flemish School, late 16th century
Dance of Putti
Oil on wood panel
51 x 108 cm. - framed 67 x 124 cm.
Click HERE to see the full description of the painting
The particular subject depicted, allegorical in character and highly decorative, has as its protagonists a group of fourteen playful children intent on dancing in a circle holding hands, on a floor strewn with different types of flowers.
This theme found wide diffusion from the Renaissance onwards in Italy - executed, among others, by Giovanni Antonio de' Sacchis known as Pordenone (Pordenone 1483/84 - Ferrara 1539), Raffaello Sanzio (Urbino 1443 - Rome 1520) and in sculpture by Donatello (Florence 1386 - 1466); it is likely that our author studied the famous engraving by Marcantonio Raimondi (Bologna 1480 - 1534) 'Cinque putti che danzano in cerchio' [1], derived from an invention by Raphael himself and datable between 1517 and 1520, which presents close structural analogies with our painting.
[1] Putti dancing in a circle, Marcantonio Raimondi Italian, After Raffaello Sanzio, ca. 1517-20, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
In our work, the scene is formed by three circles of skilfully linked children moving in a slow, sinuous rhythm; some are holding hands, others are surrendering to the rhythm and twirling.
The image suggests a sense of tranquillity and joie de vivre that captures the viewer's soul and for this reason must be interpreted in an allegorical key: these little cherubs intent on enjoying themselves are a hymn to life and an invitation to abandon ourselves to the impulses and sensations it offers us.
From a stylistic point of view, one notices a soft and skilful chiaroscuro play, the small stage composition limited to the curtain gathered at the sides, and finally the marked contours of the figurines that outline the smooth whiteness of the plump flesh.
In the 16th century, thanks to the many Flemish painters who came to Italy, the theme spread to the Netherlands, and it is here that we must place the realisation of our painting. In particular, its realisation finds concrete comparisons with several works by Cornelis van Cleve (Antwerp, 1520 - 1567), thus allowing us to attribute it, if not to the master himself, to one of his closest collaborators.
We can mention the following works in this regard:
- Cornelis van Cleve, Rotunda of Putti, Musée d'art et d'histoire de Cognac (France)
- Cornelis van Cleve, Dancing Putti, Christie's New York, (31 Jan 1997, Old Master Paintings, as Otto van Veen, attribution later corrected to Cornelis van Cleve)
- Cornelis van Cleve, Dancing Putti (Netherlands, University of Aberdeen Collection)
- Cornelis van Cleve, Dancing Putti, Chriesie's New York, (29 Oct 2010, Old Master Paintings, as Flemish School of the 17th century, later attributed to C. Van Cleve
These numerous versions testify to the popularity of the composition and the interest shown in it by Cornelis van Cleve who, although he began his career in Antwerp in the workshop of his father, Joos van Cleve, gradually moved away from his own style to that of artists who had studied in Italy or had been influenced by Italian art, and our painting is a perfect testimony to this.
Conservation: Pictorial layer in good condition. The wooden support has the canonical structural reinforcements on the back.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The work is sold complete with a wooden frame and comes with a certificate of authenticity and descriptive iconographic card.
We take care of and organise the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers.
It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works.
Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information.
- Creation Year:1550-1690
- Dimensions:Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 48.82 in (124 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Circle Of:Cornelis Van Cleve (antwerp, 1520 - 1567)
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Riva del Garda, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU988114087012
About the Seller
4.8
Platinum Seller
These expertly vetted sellers are 1stDibs' most experienced sellers and are rated highest by our customers.
Established in 2017
1stDibs seller since 2018
207 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Riva del Garda, Italy
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 7 days of delivery.
More From This SellerView All
- Aurora Dawn Reni 18th Century Paint Oil on canvas Old master Emilian school ArtBy Guido Reni (Bologna 1575 - 1642)Located in Riva del Garda, ITThe Dawn - AFTER Guido Reni (Bologna 1575 - 1642) Late Baroque painter, 18th century Oil on canvas (98 x 148 cm - Framed 108 x 159 cm) This large painting depicts the young Apollo,...Category
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Ruins Landscape Codazzi Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Roma ItalyBy Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693)Located in Riva del Garda, ITRoman school late 17th - early 18th century - Follower of Niccolò Codazzi (Naples, 1642 - Genoa, 1693) Pair of fantastic architectural whims with class...Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Landscape Paint Oil on canvas 18th Century Old master Roma Italy River Water ArtBy Paolo Anesi (Rome 1697 - 1773)Located in Riva del Garda, ITRoman landscape painter of the eighteenth century - Entourage by Paolo Anesi (Rome 1697 - 1773) River landscape of the Lazio countryside, with the Tiber fl...Category
18th Century Old Masters Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Dughet Woodland Landscape Old master Paint Oil on canvas 17th Century Italy ArtBy Gaspard Dughet, called Gaspard Poussin (Rome 1615 - 1675)Located in Riva del Garda, ITGaspard Dughet, called Gaspard Poussin (Rome 1615 - 1675) - attributable to Wooded landscape of the Roman countryside with the Archangel Raphael and Tobiolo oil painting on canvas second half of the 17th century (cm.) 75 x 98, with frame 91 x 115 On the back old label inscribed "Monte dei Paschi di Siena" The painting has characters clearly linked to the Roman culture of the seventeenth century and, in particular, to the works of Gaspard Dughet, an author who was able to achieve surprising results in describing the Lazio countryside with a unique grace and sensitivity. Brother-in-law of Nicolas Poussin, of whom he was a pupil, Dughet is to be considered among the most important landscape painters of the Roman Baroque, highly sought after and celebrated by the aristocracy, a reference model for the artists of the following generation, such as Crescenzo Onofri, Jan Frans van Bloemen and Andrea Locatelli...Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Zais Landscape Couple Paint Oil on canvas Old master 18th Century Italy VeniceBy Giuseppe Zais (Canale d'Agordo, Belluno 1709 - Treviso 1781)Located in Riva del Garda, ITGiuseppe Zais (Canale d'Agordo, Belluno 1709 - Treviso 1781) Pendant of paintings - The assault of the brigands / After the assault Oil on canvas, 108 x 42 cm. each In the frame 128...Category
18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Poussin Moses Landscape Old master Oil on canvas Paint 17th Century Italy ArtBy Nicolas Poussin (Les Andelys 1594 - Rome 1665)Located in Riva del Garda, ITNicolas Poussin (Les Andelys 1594 - Rome 1665) Workshop of Little Moses found by Pharaoh's daughter Oil painting on canvas Measurements: canvas 45 x 59 cm., in frame 57 x 71 cm. We present this splendid work representing the episode, taken from the Old Testament, of the finding of little Moses by the daughter of the Pharaoh (Exodus 2, 1-10), and which reveals from the first glance the unequivocal pictorial style of the painter. Nicolas Poussin (Les Andelys 1594 - Rome 1665). Poussin spent most of his life in Rome giving life to works capable of fusing the ideal of French classicism...Category
17th Century Old Masters Paintings
MaterialsOil
You May Also Like
- Fine 18th Century Italianate Landscape Garden Classical Ornaments and FiguresLocated in Cirencester, GloucestershireItalianate landscape garden with classical ornament, including Giambologna's Sabine women and a classical urn, view to a bay beyond Coplestone War...Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil
- 17th Century by Felice Torelli Rachel Hiding the Idols Oil on CanvasLocated in Milano, LombardiaFelice Torelli (Verona 1667 - Bologna 1748) Rachel Hiding the Idols Oil on canvas, 41 x 116 cm without frame - 52,5 x 127 cm with frame Original shape...Category
Late 17th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
- 18th Century By Giovanni Domenico Gambone Pair of Capricci Oil on CanvasLocated in Milano, LombardiaThe price is intended for the couple of paintings. Expertise by Prof. Giancarlo Sestieri. This pair of paintings by Giovanni Domenico Gambone (1720 – 1793) depicts an architectura...Category
Mid-18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- Animated fishing sceneLocated in Genève, GEWork on canvas Golden wooden frame 64 x 82.5 x 7 cmCategory
Late 18th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
MaterialsOil
- Huge 1800's English Oil Painting Man with Horses Resting Panoramic Country ViewBy Thomas Barker of BathLocated in Cirencester, GloucestershirePausing for a Rest English School, circa 1800 the painting is very close to the works of Thomas Barker of Bath (English 1769-1847) oil on canvas, framed framed: 29 x 39 inches canvas...Category
Early 19th Century Old Masters Landscape Paintings
MaterialsCanvas, Oil
- Huge Old Master Oil Painting 17th century Diana & Cupids in Panoramic LandscapeLocated in Cirencester, GloucestershireDiana The Huntress and her Cherubs Northern European artist, circa 1680's period oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 20 x 60.5 inches provenance: private collection, UK condition: some p...Category
17th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings
MaterialsOil
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Old Master Paintings
Masters Antique Paintings
Old Paintings On Wood
Small Old Paintings
Old Master Scene
Belgian Master
Art Flemish
Antique Key Art
Old Key
Old Flower Painting
Antwerp Art
French Dance Paintings
Old Master Painting French
Flemish Masters
Flemish Paintings
Old Painting Oil On Panel
Painting Antique Table
Old Master Style Oil Painting