"Landscape Of Ruins – 18th Century School"
Landscape of ruins – 18th century school Oil on canvas – 98 x 73 cm (without frame), 122 x 95 cm (with frame) Charming 18th century painting depicting a bucolic landscape animated by ancient ruins and scenes of daily life. The artist, in the tradition of capricci, skillfully mixes classical architecture and nature, creating an atmosphere that is both poetic and balanced. The composition highlights an imposing decor of sculpted stones and monumental remains, around which characters evolve, including children playing near a fountain. The work of colors and light gives the whole a softness characteristic of the idealized landscapes of this period.