Early 18th Century Large Dutch Old Master Study Pen and Ink Painting

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A wonderful large Old Master study for a painting on paper, We date this work to about 1700 and think … more A wonderful large Old Master study for a painting on paper, We date this work to about 1700 and think it comes from Holland or the area around it. I very much liked the way the artist handled light in this piece. This is part of a body of revolutionary work that is not religious in nature. The frame and mat are later. This piece is a rare survivor on a very large piece of hand made paper. The subject is particularly pleasing. less