GH.Lambergen (XX) D'après Cornelis Bisschop (1630–1674) - La lecture

Title:
Interior scene

GHLambergen XX after Cornelis Bisschop (1630–1674)

Technique:
Oil on canvas

Dimensions (without frame)
Approximately 70 x 55 cm

Framework:
Matching old frame, in very good condition.

Provenance
Private collection, Europe (probably Dutch or Flemish school)

Full description
Oil on canvas depicting an intimate scene inspired by the work of Cornelis Bisschop, a master of genre painting of the Dutch Golden Age. The scene takes place in a simple 17th-century interior, composed of rustic furniture and delicately controlled lighting.

The balance between shadow and light (chiaroscuro) highlights the face, hands, and pages of the open book, creating an atmosphere of calm, concentration, and meditation. The soft light, typical of the Dutch school, emphasizes the psychological depth of the subject.

Symbolism of the composition
The book evokes knowledge, reflection, and interiority.
Keys can symbolize responsibility, wisdom, or domestic power.
The furniture and costume anchor the scene in the daily life of the 17th century, echoing the masters of Dutch realism.

Attribution & Historical Context
The painting is a faithful interpretation of a famous theme by Cornelis Bisschop, an artist active in Dordrecht known for his interior scenes and illusionistic effects. His painting style is similar to that of Nicolaes Maes, with influences from Rembrandt and Gerard Dou.

This canvas is most likely a copy of a study or a homage work created in the 19th or early 20th century, a period when art schools encouraged the reproduction of old masters for both learning and bourgeois decoration.

Technical specifications
Technique: oil on canvas
- Format: approximately 70 × 55 cm
- Signature: yes
Condition: excellent overall condition, slight patina consistent with its age.
- Location of execution: Dutch or Flemish school, according to the work of Cornelis Bisschop.

Artistic and decorative value
A work of great finesse, combining sobriety, depth, and symbolism. Mastery of chiaroscuro, the silent atmosphere, and narrative richness evoke the aesthetics of the great painters of the Golden Age.

Ideal for a library, an office, a classic living room, or a refined interior. Perfectly suited for enthusiasts of antique paintings, genre scenes, and art history.

Conclusion
An elegant and tradition-rich character table that perpetuates the heritage of 17th-century Dutch masters through a careful and harmonious reinterpretation.
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The frame dimensions, including packaging and weight, are approximate.