David Vinckboons (attr.) - St. John the Baptist preaching

David Vinckboons (1576–1632) was a Flemish-Dutch painter and draughtsman, best known for his detailed landscapes, genre scenes, and depictions of peasant life. He was born in Mechelen, Flanders (now Belgium) but moved to Amsterdam due to religious persecution, as his family were Protestant. This move to the Dutch Republic influenced his work, which became part of the Northern Renaissance and Dutch Golden Age traditions.

Vinckboons specialized in vivid depictions of rural festivities, tavern scenes, and peasant weddings, similar to the work of Pieter Bruegel the Elder, but with his own unique touch. His style blended a detailed, almost narrative approach to scenes of daily life with rich landscapes in the background. Though less known than some of his contemporaries, Vinckboons' work was influential in shaping Dutch genre painting.

His paintings are characterized by their fine composition, vibrant colors, and a keen eye for the daily interactions of people. His work often featured moral undertones, as many paintings of the time did, reflecting on the pleasures and excesses of life. While not many of his works survive, his influence extended to artists like Jan Steen and Adriaen van Ostade.

Provenance:
Collection Heek Enschede als David Vinckboons
Kunsthistoricus J. Denijs, Amsterdam 1942 als Jan Brueghel II
Galerie De Boer als Frans Francken I
German Art market as David Vinckboons (attr.)

Condition: stable and ready to hang. Inpainting visible under uv-light in some garments.

Oil on panel measuring ca. 75 by 105 cms. With frame ca. 93 by 122 cms, this old frame is in good condition with some light age-related wear and will be offered as a gift to the buyer.