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Early 18th century Dutch school, allegory of abundance in the form of a goddess holding a cornucopia from which grape-picking putti draw, under the eye of Bacchus. In the background, Diana the Huntress accompanied by her muses. Oil on oak panel (two boards, not parqueted). On the reverse, chalk inscriptions and old labels 'num: 56 / MA'; trace of signature to the left on the pedestal. The painting is presented in its original carved oak frame gilded with gold leaf. Attributed to Mattheus Terwesten (1670 - 1757).
Mattheus Terwesten, born February 23, 1670 in The Hague and died June 11, 1757 in Berlin, was a Dutch painter. He was court painter to Frederick William I of Prussia and professor at the Royal Prussian Academy of Arts. He is known for his portraits, but also for his historical allegories painted on walls and ceilings (source: Wikipedia).
Many thanks to Cabinet Turquin for its work in identifying the painter.
A fine museum-quality amateur painting, ideal for a boudoir. Very good condition.
Panel: 39cm x 33.5 cm
Frame: 55cm x 49.5cm
Ref: CT9UYNQ9CD