Object Description
A romantic landscape depicting a young buck deer startled amidst his parkland by the emergence of a strange giraffe-like creature with leopard spots and lions feet.
A chinoiserie influence to the buildings centred in the landscape, a waterfall and mountains in the distance, all edged by two of the original side borders, each depicting barley twist balustrades, with spiralling floral garlands, groups of figures (Adam & Eve) and masks.
Flemish, Circa 1660-1700.
Some areas of earlier restoration but commensurate with age. Cleaned and re-lined.
10’2″ ft x 8’ft
3.10m x 2.45m approximately.