Blad met twee vignetten 1700

This 1700 miniature watercolor painting by Dirk Janszoon van Santen, a Dutch painter active from 1638 to 1708, features two vignettes. The top vignette shows a scene with several people gathered in front of a large building, possibly a court setting, while the lower vignette depicts a woman tending to a group of sheep. Both scenes are contained within ornate oval frames, characteristic of Santen’s style. This artwork is a testament to Santen’s skill in miniature painting and his ability to capture both religious and everyday scenes with meticulous detail. The artwork, measuring 115mm x 150mm and 440mm x 275mm, showcases Santen's masterful use of watercolor and the subtle nuances of light and shadow that define his work.