Lot Essay
The initials of Pieter de Grebber (who died in 1653) suggest that he could have played some part in the execution of the portrait.
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An Allegory of Peace overcoming War: Portrait of a Boy, full-length, holding an olive branch, with armour, a cannon, a drum and the flag of the House of Orange
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Cornelis Brize (1622-after 1670)
An Allegory of Peace overcoming War: Portrait of a Boy, full-length, holding an olive branch, with armour, a cannon, a drum and the flag of the House of Orange
signed and dated 'C.Brize f/1654' and with initials 'PDG' (centre right)
oil on canvas
41 1/8 x 34 5/8in. (104.5 x 88cm.)
An Allegory of Peace overcoming War: Portrait of a Boy, full-length, holding an olive branch, with armour, a cannon, a drum and the flag of the House of Orange
signed and dated 'C.Brize f/1654' and with initials 'PDG' (centre right)
oil on canvas
41 1/8 x 34 5/8in. (104.5 x 88cm.)
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