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French School, circa 1600 — Two young lovers behind a trompe l'œil window
French School, circa 1600

Two young lovers behind a trompe l'œil window

This French School painting from circa 1600 depicts two young lovers positioned behind a trompe l'œil window, showcasing the period's fascination with illusionistic spatial effects. The work is executed in oil on oak panel, a common support for Northern European art of the era.

Medium
oil on oak panel
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

The Rafael Valls Sale, Part II

December 10, 2021

Estimate: $4,000 – $6,000

Lot 303

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French School, circa 1600, Two young lovers behind a trompe l'œil window

This French School painting from circa 1600 depicts two young lovers positioned behind a trompe l'œil window, showcasing the period's fascination with illusionistic spatial effects. The work is executed in oil on oak panel, a common support for Northern European art of the era.

Medium
oil on oak panel
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Intimate, Figures, Oil On Panel, Portrait, French School, Narrative, Trompe-l'oeil, Seventeenth Century, Renaissance, Romantic

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