Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668), attributed - Cavalry scene - Lot 79

Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668), attributed - Cavalry scene Oil on copper depicting an equestrian combat scene, with riders galloping in an armed confrontation in the foreground, and an animated background under a luminous sky, in a fine technique characteristic of the Dutch school of the 17th century. Antique frame in molded and gilded composition, with ochre velvet insert, presenting several accidents, missing parts and areas of exposed gesso. Accompanied by a handwritten note from the restoration workshop Ch. De Meue, Brussels, dated 20-2-1968, confirming a 17th-century date and an "EC. HOLL". Dimensions: 35 x 30 cm (with frame). Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668) was one of the most renowned masters of the Dutch Golden Age, famous for his equestrian scenes, battles and lively landscapes. Active in Haarlem, he stood out for his exceptional mastery of movement, horse attitudes and atmospheric effects. His abundant and highly sought-after work circulated widely in Europe during his lifetime, influencing several generations of painters. Today, his paintings can be found in major international collections, including the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Louvre, the National Gallery in London, the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin and the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, testifying to his major importance in the history of 17th-century Dutch painting.