Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668) Cavalry battle between Orientals and Imperials, oil on canvas circa 1660

This painting of the XVIIThe century fits right into the abundant catalogue of small paintings of the Dutch Golden Age, and more particularly into the work of Philips Wouwerman, one of the most brilliant masters of this period.

The scene depicts a lively battle, where Eastern cavalry clashes with Imperial cavalry in a richly colored foreground. In the background, hazy, bluish hills stand out against a menacing sky, adding dramatic depth to the composition.

Attributable to Philips Wouwerman or his workshop, this oil on canvas, dated around 1660, illustrates the talent of the Dutch school.

Dimensions:
Without frame: Height 55 cm – Length 68 cm
With frame: Height 82 cm – Length 91 cm

Conservation state :
In very good condition, this painting has been professionally cleaned. There are a few minor repaints in the upper part of the sky and an old relining. It is presented in a high-quality carved and gilded wooden frame.

Biography :
Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668): Dutch painter and engraver, baptized in Haarlem on May 24, 1619, and died in the same city on May 19, 1668, Wouwerman was one of the most prolific and versatile artists of the Dutch Golden Age. His influence on Dutch painting of the XVIIThe 19th century was a major one, and his works, highly prized during his lifetime, enjoyed an even greater surge in popularity in the following century, particularly in the courts of Louis XVI and Charles IV. Today, his paintings are featured in the most prestigious European collections, such as those of the National Museum in Warsaw, the Louvre, the National Gallery in London, the Musée Fabre in Montpellier, the Wallace Collection, the Bemberg Foundation in Toulouse, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nantes.

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Philips Wouwerman (1619–1668) Cavalry Battle Between Orientals and Imperials, Oil on Canvas, c. 1660

This 17th-century painting fits seamlessly into the rich catalog of small-scale works from the Dutch Golden Age, particularly the oeuvre of Philips Wouwerman, one of the era's most brilliant masters.

The scene depicts a dynamic battle, with Oriental cavalry clashing with Imperial forces in a vividly colored foreground. In the background, misty blue hills emerge beneath a brooding, threatening sky, lending dramatic depth to the composition.
Attributed to Philips Wouwerman or his workshop, this oil on canvas from circa 1660 exemplifies the skill of the Dutch school.

Dimensions:
Unframed: Height 21⅝ inches – Width 26¾ inches
Framed: Height 32¼ inches – Width 35⅞ inches

Condition:
In fine condition, the painting has undergone professional cleaning. Minor retouching is visible in the upper sky, and it has been relined at an earlier date. It is presented in a high-quality carved and giltwood frame.

Biography:
Philips Wouwerman (1619–1668) was a Dutch painter and etcher, baptized in Haarlem on May 24, 1619, and died in the same city on May 19, 1668. One of the most prolific and versatile artists of the Dutch Golden Age, Wouwerman significantly influenced 17th-century Dutch painting. His works were highly sought after during his lifetime and even more so in the following century, particularly in the courts of Louis XVI and Charles IV.

Today, his paintings are featured in prestigious European collections, including the National Museum in Warsaw, the Louvre, the National Gallery in London, the Musée Fabre in Montpellier, the Wallace Collection, the Fondation Bemberg in Toulouse, and the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Nantes.