Painter of Flemish school, 17th century, A Pair of Landscapes

A charming and finely executed pair of 17th-century miniature landscape paintings. Each work is presented in a corresponding octagonal frame with a tortoiseshell-like veneer and a gilded inner trim, beautifully complementing the small scale of the paintings.
The first panel depicts a serene, open landscape with a lone figure seated by a winding stream, framed by a prominent, gnarled tree on the bank. The composition features a broad, luminous sky, and a vista of distant hills, creating a sense of calm and expansive space.
The second panel presents a more dramatic, picturesque scene of a waterfall cascading over rocky formations. A single figure is seen in the foreground, contemplating the powerful force of nature. The vibrant foliage and dynamic brushwork contrast with the tranquility of its companion piece. Oil on wood panels, diameter 9.5 cm