Antique Flemish Oil on Panel Francois Backvis Shepherd Sheep Flock Painting, Circa 1880 Sculpture the under-plate with similar decoration

the under-plate with similar decoration and reticulation

to the center is a band of pseudo Kufic calligraphy

each with a pearl of wisdom in it's mouth

the doors have the original lock and brass key

below are twin ormolu handles with floral and acanthus decoration and a central floral rosette

Antique Flemish Oil on Panel Francois Backvis Shepherd Sheep Flock Painting, Circa 1880 Sculpture the under-plate with similar decorationA 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.