Mid-17th-Century Dutch School, Mountainous Landscape With Wood, River & Figures Making A Statement this piece is a witty

this piece is a witty play on the term ‘An Alms’ - as in a gift to the needy

1920Labels & Inscriptions: Supplier’s stamp from Roberson & Co dates the canvas to between 1853 and 1937

the popularity of still life painting in Naples led to a thriving environment for artists

his 'Intercepted Raid

an ideal environment for fishing

Mid-17th-Century Dutch School, Mountainous Landscape With Wood, River & Figures Making A Statement this piece is a wittyThis mid 17th century Dutch landscape painting, executed in oil on canvas, depicts travellers moving through a broad river valley beneath dramatic mountainous peaks. Set within an expansive panorama, the scene combines a dark wooded foreground with a luminous middle distance and a hilltop fortress. On the left, a dense curtain of trees frames the composition and creates a strong 'repoussoir effect', guiding the eye towards the meandering river and the