Johannes GLAUBER Lot n° 33

Johannes GLAUBER (1646 - c.1726) (attributed to) Journey of the Holy Family, the Flight into Egypt Oil on canvas, 17th century H: 64 cm ; W: 80 cm. Label on the back Sotheby's. NOTES: This canvas, attributed to Johannes Glauber, painter of the Dutch Golden Age, present in the most prestigious collections of old paintings ( Louvre, Rijksmuseum etc.) is emblematic of an era. By its subject and its treatment, it recalls the fashion for large Roman-style landscapes that affected all of Europe in the 17th century, brought up to date by Poussin and Le Lorrain. It is a precious testimony to the travels of northern artists to the Eternal City -Johannes Glauber is said to have spent six months in Rome to complete his artistic training- and presents a very accomplished workmanship as well as a perfect state of conservation.