Bernard Vaillant 1632-1698. Flemish School 17th.Century. Black chalk and pastel portrait of a mother and child signed and dated upper left B. Vallant /f 1683. 33 by 41 cms. Provenance: Bonhams 28/11/2012. Lot 151.
Bernard Vaillant was born at Lille the younger brother of artist Wallerant Vaillant with whom he collaborated and travelled extensively. Both are known for their golden age portraits in oil, pastel and mezzotint.