Johann BRETSCHNEIDER (1680 - 1729), attributed... Lot 127

Johann BRETSCHNEIDER (1680 - 1729), attributed to Cabinet of paintings under the arcades of a palace Canvas carved wood frame, Louis XIV period, enlarged Height : 62 cm Width : 76 cm At the crossroads of the 17th and 18th centuries, Johann Michael Bretschneider was a German painter known for his numerous depictions of collectors' interiors. These representations are apt for depicting scholarly places, characterized by spacious exhibition spaces, in which astronomical objects, furniture and master paintings are grouped together. Bretschneider's works show an omnipresence of paintings, enhanced by a perfect arrangement of settings... Still lifes, portraits, genre scenes and history are all present. The recurring presence of characters in the artist's work The recurring presence of characters in the artist's productions helps to anchor the settings in a certain dynamism, reflecting the curiosity aroused in spectators in these places of learning.