Old oil on canvas painting, portrait, genre scene, Lombard school, 17th century

  

An old oil on canvas painting, portrait/genre scene, Lombard school, 17th century. An important Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century.

This oil on canvas work, of remarkable pictorial quality, depicts a peasant couple with their tools. The composition is striking: two half-length figures stand out against a dark background. The man, with an intense gaze fixed on the viewer, holds a spade and a pickaxe. Beside him, an elderly woman holds a vegetable and carries a distaff, an ancient tool used for spinning.

Placed at the center of the scene, the tools take on an almost symbolic role, turning the work into a true celebration of peasant life. The quality of the physiognomy is especially fascinating, particularly in the deep wrinkles of the woman’s face, the sturdy hands, and the restrained postures of the figures. The artist does not merely render the facial features with naturalistic precision, but also succeeds in expressing the inner and psychological dimension of the characters. In terms of style and figurative sensibility, this work appears to belong to the naturalistic tradition of Lombard genre painting, which developed between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. This painting, full of personality, is ideal for collectors of period paintings.

It is particularly well suited to historic residences, country houses, or elegant contemporary interiors, where it provides a refined contrast. This painting is part of a pair (see photo; the price of the pair can be requested if still available). It has already been restored: relining, replacement of the stretcher, and retouching of small areas of paint. Overall, it is in good condition.

H 77 x W 98 x D 2 cm. Each item is packed with the utmost care and professionalism, sealed inside custom-built wooden crates, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and guarantee, as well as photographic documentation. Parino Mercato Antiquario aims to stand out by offering the best free packing and shipping service on the market.

Once payment has been received, the item will be shipped with curbside delivery. Cash on delivery is not accepted.

Payment must be made within 7 business days from the date of purchase; otherwise, the item will be considered unsold and relisted. Each item will be accompanied by a fiscal receipt; if you require an invoice, it must be requested at the time of purchase.

Free returns within 30 days. Customers may cancel their purchase within 30 days of delivery without penalty or the need to provide any reason.

Return shipping costs are borne by the seller. Damaged or modified items will not be accepted.

The goods must be returned in the original crates used for shipping.

An important Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork of remarkable pictorial quality, depicting a peasant couple with working tools. The painting presents a striking composition, featuring two half-length figures against a dark background. The man, turned toward the viewer with an intense gaze, holds a spade and a pickaxe, while an elderly woman beside him holds a vegetable in her hands and carries a distaff, an ancient spinning tool. The working tools placed at the center of the scene take on an almost symbolic meaning, turning the painting into a true celebration of rural life. Particularly fascinating is the rendering of the faces and bodies, evident in the deep wrinkles of the woman’s face, the strong hands, and the restrained gestures of the figures. The artist does not simply describe the facial features with naturalistic precision, but also succeeds in conveying the inner and psychological dimension of the characters.

In style and figurative sensibility, the work appears to belong to the naturalistic tradition of Lombard genre painting, which developed between the late 17th and the early decades of the 18th century. This is a painting of strong personality, ideal for collectors of old master paintings, and particularly suited to historic residences, country homes, or elegant contemporary interiors where it can serve as a refined contrasting element. The work is part of a pair (see photo and request the price of the pair if still available). The painting has already been restored with relining, replacement of the stretcher, and retouching in small areas.

Overall, it is in good condition. Each item is packed with the utmost care and professionalism, sealed inside custom-made wooden crates, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and guarantee along with photographic documentation. Parino Mercato Antiquario aims to distinguish itself by offering the best free packing and shipping service on the market. Once payment is received, shipping will be arranged with curbside delivery. Cash on delivery is not accepted. Payment must be made within 7 business days from the time of purchase; otherwise, the item will be considered unsold and relisted. Every shipped item will be accompanied by a fiscal receipt; if you require an invoice, it must be requested at the time of purchase. We offer and expect the utmost seriousness in the transaction; please place bids only if you are genuinely interested in purchasing. Free returns within 30 days. Customers may cancel the purchase within 30 days of delivery without penalty or the need to provide any reason. Return costs are borne by the seller.

Damaged or modified items will not be accepted as returns. Goods must be sent back in the original crates used for shipping.

An important Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. This oil on canvas work, of notable pictorial quality, depicts a peasant couple with working tools.

The painting features a highly striking composition, with two half-length figures against a dark background. The man, facing the viewer with an intense gaze, holds a spade and a pickaxe, while an elderly woman beside him holds a vegetable in her hands and carries a distaff, an ancient tool used in spinning. The working tools placed at the center of the scene take on an almost symbolic function, transforming the painting into a true celebration of peasant life. Particularly fascinating is the quality of the physiognomic rendering, evident in the deep wrinkles of the woman’s face, the strong hands, and the measured posture of the figures.

The artist does not merely portray the facial features with naturalistic precision, but also succeeds in conveying the inner and psychological dimension of the characters. In style and figurative sensibility, the work appears to belong to the naturalistic tradition of Lombard genre painting, which developed between the late 17th century and the early decades of the 18th century.

This is a painting of strong personality, ideal for collectors of period paintings, and particularly suitable for historic residences, country homes, or elegant contemporary interiors where it can act as a refined contrasting element. The work is part of a pair (see photo and ask for the price of the pair if still available). The painting has already been restored with relining, replacement of the stretcher, and retouching in small areas. Overall, it is in good condition.

Each item is packed with the utmost care and professionalism, sealed inside custom-built wooden crates, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and guarantee, together with photographic documentation. Parino Mercato Antiquario aims to stand out by offering the best free packing and shipping service on the market. Once payment is received, shipping will be carried out with curbside delivery. Cash on delivery is not accepted.

Payment must be made within 7 business days from the time of purchase; otherwise, the item will be considered unsold and relisted. Every shipped item will be accompanied by a fiscal receipt; if you require an invoice, it must be requested at the time of purchase. We offer and expect the utmost seriousness in the transaction; please bid only if you are seriously intending to purchase. Free returns within 30 days.

Customers may cancel the purchase within 30 days of delivery without penalty or the need to provide any reason. Return costs are borne by the seller. Damaged or modified items will not be accepted as returns.

Goods must be returned in the original crates used for shipping.

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