Simon Johannes van Douw (ca. 1630 - 1677), Shepherds with horses in front of a ruin, 2nd half of the 17th century.

oil, canvas (doublet); 47 x 57 cm;
Signed in center, near bottom edge: "S. v. Douv" (faintly legible);
on back sticker

Provenance:
private collection, Poland

Condition:
craquelure of the paint layer

The above works were restored in 1948 (Ludmiła Kusztelan in Poznan) and in 2007 (Janusz Czop in Krakow). The paintings are accompanied by an extensive "Documentation of conservation work", authored by Janusz Czop. The documentation contains detailed descriptions of their state of preservation, the conservation work carried out, and a rich collection of photographic materials prepared before, during and after conservation.