Van Balen, Bruegel... and Rottenhammer

Published on 18 March 2022, by Caroline Legrand

Auction on 26 March 2022 - 14:00 (CET) - 12-14, rue Peyronnet - 33800 Bordeaux

This small, charming mythological scene from the late 16th century illustrates the influences and collaborations between German and Flemish artists of the period.

Hendrick Van Balen (1575-1632) and Jan Bruegel the Elder (1568-1625), Diana and Actaeon,... Van Balen, Bruegel... and Rottenhammer

Hendrick Van Balen (1575-1632) and Jan Bruegel the Elder (1568-1625), Diana and Actaeon, on copper, 16.5 x 26.5 cm/6.5 x 10.4 in.
Estimate: €30,000/40,000

On the back of this copper painting is an old label that says "Rotthamer". Hans Rottenhammer (1564-1625) was a Munich-born Bavarian painter who traveled extensively during his career, notably to Rome, Venice and the court of Rudolf II in Prague. His style is a synthesis of Northern landscapes…

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