- Description: These are a pair of antique landscape paintings.
- Origin: Netherlands or Flanders
- Time Period: 18th-19th Century
- History: These paintings appear to be in the style of 18th or early 19th-century Dutch or Flemish landscapes. The attention to detail in the figures and architecture suggests a well-trained hand. Round paintings like these were popular as decorative pieces in wealthier homes.
Paintings of this style often depict scenes of everyday life, such as market days or harbor activity. The use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and realism. Artists like Jan van Goyen and Salomon van Ruysdael were known for similar landscape paintings during the Dutch Golden Age.
