FLEMISH FAIR AFTER DAVID VINCKBOONS "Die Boire Cermis" [the farmers' kermesse], engraving made in 1602 by Nicolaes de Bruyn after the design by David Vinckboons, here in a second state published by Gerard Valck around 1680. Size: (paper) 44 x 70 cm. David Vinckboons (1576-1631/1633) specialized in painting landscapes with small figures, peasant scenes in the tradition of Pieter Bruegel, merry companies, and Biblical scenes. This is the largest and most spectacular print based on a design by Vinckboons that exists. In a bird's-eye view with many dozens of tiny figures, a comprehensive picture is presented of everything that happens at a fair. The crowd dances, feasts, drinks, fights, and gawks at stalls and a farcical play (perhaps a rhetorician's performance). Richly dressed city folks observe the bustle with slight disdain. In the foreground, they form a walking and dancing procession. Their venue on the left resembles something we would nowadays call a 'wine bar'. Opposite this, on the right near the common inn "In de Gulde Lis" [in the golden lilly], things are a bit rougher. People are eating and drinking. A man is grinning as he urinates next to the entrance. A jester is being chased by a small group. On the flag on the facade it states title of the scene: "Die Boire Cermis." There is quite a fight taking place in front of the neighbouring house. For a long time, David Vinckboons' painting was known as the "Kermis of Oudenaarde," because the building with the towers and battlements in the center resembles, and is probably based on, the town hall of Oudenaarde, south of Ghent. This composition provides a fascinating glimpse into the folk life and festivities in the Low Countries at the beginning of the 17th century and is considered a masterpiece of Flemish genre painting. Literature: Hollstein "Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts ca. 1450 1700", no.171 Wurzbach "Niederl�ndisches K�nstler-Lexikon" (1906), no. 97 Price: Euro 2.450,- (incl. frame). Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 25832

Verk�ufer kontaktieren

Diesen Artikel melden

Bibliografische Details

Titel: FLEMISH FAIR AFTER DAVID VINCKBOONS "Die ...

Anbieterinformationen

We sell the most beautiful city plans, maps and sea charts from the 16th to the 19th century. Town views, drawn and/or printed until about 1850, also form an important part of the collection. We love prints and drawings with a story, often pieces of Dutch cultural heritage. In addition, for about 10 years we have been the largest dealer in steel engravings and photogravures by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema worldwide.

Zur Homepage des Verk�ufers

Verbandsmitglied

Verbandsmitglieder verpflichten sich, h�chste Standards einzuhalten. Sie garantieren die Echtheit aller zum Verkauf angebotenen Objekte. Ihre Objektbeschreibungen sind sachkundig und genau, etwaig vorhandene M�ngel oder Restaurationen werden offengelegt. Die Ansetzung der Verkaufspreise erfolgt nach akkurater Recherche. Alle Verk�ufe werden stets fair und redlich abgewickelt.

Unternehmensdaten des Verk�ufers

Inter-Antiquariaat Mefferdt & De Jonge
Netherlands

Gesch�ftsbedingungen:

Terms of sale

We are certified members of the NVvA (Dutch Association of Antiquarian Booksellers) and the ILAB and sell maps, prints and drawings according to the terms of these organisations.

General Terms of Sale of the NVvA

General
1.1 These terms of sale apply to all agreements and to all other acts of the selling members of the assocation except for modifications explicitly agreed upon and understood in writing by any selling and the buying other party.

1.2 The applicability of any terms or...

Mehr Information

Versandinformationen:

Prices are in euro; shipping and insurance cost is extra. Items remain our property until paid in full. Shipping of items after receipt of payment. Preferred method of payment: bank transfer or credit cards [credit cards cost 2% extra]. Return policy: with notification, within 30 days after delivery date, full refund. The risk of returning items is for the account of the sender.

Impressum & Info zum Verk�ufer

Zahlungsarten
akzeptiert von diesem Verk�ufer

Zu Kaufgesuchen hinzuf�gen