Antique Flemish Oil on Panel Francois Backvis Shepherd Sheep Flock Painting, Circa 1880 Redo From Van Gogh he learned

From Van Gogh he learned bold colours and the impact of vital

12" tall X 5

the inkwell is raised on 'teardrop' shaped feet

32 cm X 32 cm X 21

and was almost certainly a commission for a person of substance

Antique Flemish Oil on Panel Francois Backvis Shepherd Sheep Flock Painting, Circa 1880 Redo From Van Gogh he learnedA good antique oil on panel landscape painting by the Flemish artist, Francois Backvis (1857 1926). The painting circa 1880 depicting the parable of the lost sheep from the gospels of Matthew & Luke. The painting shows a stormy landscape with the shepherd and his flock, the shepherd is holding the lost sheep under his arm in front of a large stone crucifix. The painting is in excellent condition and is housed in a gilded gesso frame.