JORDAENS (Jacob)
(1593-1678)
19. — Historical Subject
A woman, holding a child in her arms, kneeling, a man and an old woman, followed by two children standing in the open door on the right. are imploring help from an old man clad in a long red velvet mantle, who is pointing with his right hand heavenwards. In the background on the left, three men round a table, placed in a recess to which lead some steps, are looking on at the scene, apparently discussing the incident.
Signed : J. Jor. fee. 164 .3 . Canvas.3c;34in. by3o14in.
KONIXCK (Salomon)
(1609-1656)
20. — A Dutch Merchant
An old man with a black cap on his head, dressed in a black cloak relieved by a gold chain round his neck, sits at his writing- table with an open folio in front of him, mending his quill pen. Some books and an hour-glass are placed in a recess of the wall behind.
Signed : S. Koninck 16.19. Panel.2.3 i 2in. by1914in.
From the Collection of John Pemberton Haywood. Ksq.. of Norris Green, Shropshire.
From the Collection of the Hon. Mrs. Denham.
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