Exquisite early oil painting on copper in original immaculate frame likely by Belgian Dutch listed artist Isaac Van Oosten (1613-1661), also known by Izaac van Oosten, bought in France outside Paris. Van Oosten was a Flemish Baroque landscape painter in Antwerp, and he was also also known for landscape panels on cabinets. He was strongly influenced by other Antwerp landscape painters, in particularJan Brueghel the Elder, and contemporary Flemish painters such asAlexander Keirincx,Lucas van UdenandJan Wildens.He was also influenced by the late work ofJan Brueghel the Youngerto whom his work is sometimes erroneously ascribed. His landscapes are simple with open spaces and mostly hilly landscapes typically filled with a pond or road and several clusters of trees. There is an overall sense of gentleness and calm in these compositions. An even, gentle light spreads over the entire painting and the trees are untouched by the wind. He regularly returned to the themes ofThe Garden of Edenand theCreation of the Animals, themes that were introduced into Flemish landscape art by Jan Brueghel the Elder.These themes allowed him to show off his skills in painting a variety of animal species – mammals, fish and birds, as well as the imaginary unicorns.He often painted on copper (such as on this painting), the smooth surface of which allowed him to arrive at his detailed depictions of figures, flora and fauna. As was common practice at the time, he often collaborated with painters who specialized in particular scenic elements.Willem van Herpis believed to have painted thestaffagein many of van Oosten's works. A good example of such collaboration are the two panels on theFour Elements, on which van Oosten collaborated withPieter van Avontfor the staffage and possiblyJan van Kessel the Elderfor the animals and still-life elements. Works by van Oosten can be found in the Uffizi museum, the Museo del Prado, the Hermitage Museum, the Musee des Beaux-Arts d'Orleans, the Museum of Fine Arts of Rennes and other museums. This painting was bought in France near Paris. DETAILS Country: Bought in France; Flemish Condition: Very Good Year: 17th Century Dimensions: H 20.75” x W 25.25” x D 2.25”