17th Century Italian Oil Painting – Playful Puppy with Crimson Ball, c. 1650

This charming mid-17th century Italian oil on canvas captures a rare and intimate moment of a young dog at play , depicted mid-motion with a crimson ball in a naturalistic setting. Painted circa 1650, the work reflects the period's growing appreciation for animal subjects rendered with emotional warmth and lifelike detail . The composition is modest in scale but rich in character, with soft brushwork and warm tonal contrasts typical of Baroque-era domestic scenes . An exceptional and endearing example of early Italian animal portraiture , it offers both historic charm and collector appeal . Canvas size: 14.75 in. high x 18.25 in. wide.

Place of Origin: 1650's