Follower of Ottmar Elliger the Younger (1666-1732) - Der Bethlehemitische

Follower of Ottmar Elliger the Younger (1666-1732) | German Der Bethlehemitische Kindermord (The Massacre of the Innocents) Oil on Canvas Inscription: Unsigned. Dimensions: Artwork: 82 × 100 cm | 32.3 × 39.4 in Provenance: Winterberg, 18 Apr, 2026, Lot 94. Condition: It has been lined (doubliert) and includes restorations. The painting is presented without frame.Shipping: Aurora & Athena coordinates professional, insured shipping for every purchase through vetted logistics partners: packing, transport, insurance and the export paperwork are arranged on the buyer's behalf and charged at the provider's cost. Buyers are equally welcome to collect in Barcelona or to appoint a carrier of their own. Lots are released once the total purchase price has been received. For shipments outside the EU an export licence may be required and Spanish export duties may apply to certain higher-value works; these are the buyer's responsibility. No export tax applies within the EU. Full shipping and export information is available on request.Conditions of Sale: All lots are sold as is, in the condition described. The condition summary is given as a courtesy; a full condition report is available on request before the sale. Attributions and the five-year authenticity guarantee are governed by Section 4 (Returns and Refunds) of our Terms and Conditions. All enquiries must be made before bidding; no further information can be provided after the sale. By placing a bid you confirm that you have read and accept our Terms and Conditions in full, as set out in the terms of this sale.-- This dynamic and dramatic oil painting depicts the biblical scene of the Massacre of the Innocents, set against an elaborate backdrop of ideal palace architecture. The composition is populated with numerous figures in a high-tension scene, while the right third of the work reveals a view through a large archway toward a city situated on an elevated terrain. This work reflects the style associated with Ottmar Elliger the Younger, a Dutch artist of the period.

Estimate:£1,263.06

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