Lot Essay
A drawing with the same subject by Van Bree is in the collection of C.P. van Eeghen, Amsterdam.
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Briseis taken from Achilles by the heralds Talthybios and Eurybates
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Matthieu-Ignace van Bree (Antwerp 1773-1839)
Briseis taken from Achilles by the heralds Talthybios and Eurybates
signed and dated 'Van Bree 1795. anvers' (lower left)
oil on panel
58.7 x 73.9 cm.
Briseis taken from Achilles by the heralds Talthybios and Eurybates
signed and dated 'Van Bree 1795. anvers' (lower left)
oil on panel
58.7 x 73.9 cm.
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