After Jan Miel, Grand Tour Landscape, 1780, Oil Painting, Framed

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You are viewing a gorgeous Grand Tour oil painting of a classic Italianate scene The landscape shows travelers and horsemen … Read more You are viewing a gorgeous Grand Tour oil painting of a classic Italianate scene The landscape shows travelers and horsemen by an architectural fountain Circa 1780 We believe this was painted by a Dutch artist, a follower of / in the style of the 17th Century Dutch painter Jan Miel (1599) The painting is contained within a period carved English frame with a radiating design from the centre to the sides The artwork depicts a pastoral scene with figures and animals in a tranquil countryside setting In the foreground, a man on horseback and a woman seated beside him appear to be resting near a stone monument or fountain, which features a sculpted cherub or putto figure A small dog is also present, adding charm and liveliness to the scene The background opens into a broad, atmospheric landscape with trees, distant hills, and soft, luminous skies — typical of Italianate or Grand Tour landscape Good size at over three feet - 99 CM - wide Offered in great shape Dimensions in inches (CM): Width x Depth x Height 39 (99) x 32.5 (83) See less