Ducks and Geese in a Riverside Landscape
Painting on canvas • Johannes Lingelbach (1622–1674)
Style & Movement
Dutch Golden Age / Bamboccianti (Italianate Dutch Landscape)
Medium & Technique
Oil on canvas, utilizing fine brushwork, glazing, and atmospheric perspective typical of the Bamboccianti influence.
Creation Period
Mid-17th Century (c. 1650-1670)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 40 x 30 cm excluding frame; Portrait format
Subject Description
A tranquil pastoral scene featuring domestic waterfowl in the foreground on a river bank. In the middle ground, figures are visible near a rustic thatched cottage and a large, weathered tree. The background opens into an expansive river landscape with a distant windmill under a soft, clouded sky, blending Dutch realism with Italianate light.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Very Good; the work has been professionally restored and lined, stabilizing the paint layer.
Estimated Market Value
$4,000 - $7,000 USD
Auction Estimate
$3,000 - $5,000 USD
Provenance History
Private UK collection; likely passed through British regional auction houses or galleries in the 20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Lingelbach was a key figure among the Dutch Italianate painters. While best known for bustling Roman harbor scenes, this work demonstrates his proficiency in the smaller-scale Dutch landscape tradition, showing his versatility in capturing everyday rural life and light.
Notable Features
Features a clear signature in the lower right corner; housed in a high-quality 19th-century style Rococo-revival gilt frame which adds significant decorative value.
Condition Issues
Historic craquelure present under the varnish; evidence of past lining (relining) to address canvas fragility; minor retouching visible under UV light in the sky areas.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in a climate-controlled environment with humidity between 45-55%; avoid direct sunlight; the current ornate gilt frame provides adequate support but should be checked for stability.
Collector Notes
Johannes Lingelbach (1622–1674).from a private UK collection. Oil on canvas . Restored and lined