Flemish School of the 17th century. Louis de Caullery (ca. 1579 Caulery/Cambrai - Antwerp 1621), - Studio/school. " Banqueting party with Venus and Cupid", around 1620.

Louis de Caullery, who can be attributed to the circle of Frans Francken the Younger, is known not only for his cityscapes of Rome and Venice, but above all as a painter of gallant scenes depicting banquets and festivities.

These scenes often also have an allegorical meaning. This could also be an allegory of love.

A similar painting, attributed to the artist, can be found in the Museum Narodowe w Poznaniu, Poznan.

Oil on wooden panel. - Panel vertically broken, somewhat restored, parquetted. Framed.

Size approx. 47 x 34 cm (and 59 x 46 cm with frame).