1000 - Augustus Wynantz (1795–1848): View of the Tempelhof in Ghent, oil on canvas, dated 1833

Augustus Wynantz (1795–1848): View of the Tempelhof in Ghent, oil on canvas, dated 1833 Work: 35 x 27 cm Frame: 53 x 45 cm The Ghent 'Tempelhof' was initially a possession of the Knights Templar and subsequently a base for the Knights of Malta. The 'Tempelhof' was a moated site centrally located within the city block formed by Sint-Margrietstraat, Dobbelslot, Lange Schipgracht, and Tempelhof. The moated site remained a visible feature of the cityscape until around 1794, after which it was demolished in several phases. (see: L. Charles, 'Van ridders, rovers en rabauwen. Het Gentse tempelhof, 1200-1794', in: Handelingen der Maatschappij voor Geschiedenis en Oudheidkunde te Gent, 2009, LXIII (1), pp. 169-199). Augustus Wynantz - a painter active at the court in The Hague between 1846 and 1850 - might possibly be identified with Jean-Baptiste Wynantz, according to Dr. Tim De Doncker and Pieter-Jan Lachaert (see: Tim De Doncker & Pieter-Jan Lachaert, 'Een kleurrijke figuur: Jean-Baptiste Joseph Wynantz (1795-na 1829)', in: Kleurrijk. Jean Baptist Wynantz & Gent omstreeks 1820, Ghent, 2015, pp. 19-26). The work presented only reinforces this hypothesis. The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition. Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.coronariauctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.coronariauctions.com/en/condition-report/48 Further questions are always welcome at info@coronariauctions.com