Bidspirit auction | 17th Century Bamboccianti Master

17th Century Bamboccianti Master - 17th Century Bamboccianti Master – Hunters Resting in a Landscape. A lively outdoor genre scene depicting two hunters resting near a rocky outcrop surrounded by their hunting dogs set against a scenic landscape beneath a clouded sky. One hunter sits comfortably in striking red breeches holding his musket while his companion stands leaning on a staff observing the dogs as one sits attentively on the left and others rest nearby. The painting is executed in the distinctive style of the Bamboccianti a group of Dutch and Flemish genre painters active in Rome during the 17th century known for depicting everyday life popular scenes and rustic characters with earthy tones and naturalistic lighting. The reverse reveals the original canvas mounted on its wooden stretcher with old canvas restoration patches visible on the back. Oil on canvas, 27 x 40 cm. Dimensions 27 x 40 cm