17th Century Bolognese School, Waterfall Landscape At Sunrise

17th Century Bolognese School

Waterfall Landscape at Sunrise

Pen and brown ink on paper

19.5 x 27 cm

This drawing presents an idealized landscape where nature is theatrically staged. The composition is organized around a rocky waterfall in the foreground, framed by large trees that create a backdrop effect. In the background, we see a village perched on a hill, bathed in the rays of the rising sun piercing through the clouds. The 17th Century Bolognese School, heir to the Carracci, is known for its idealized landscapes where nature is magnified in a poetic vision. The treatment of foliage in vibrant touches, the dramatic staging of light and the balanced construction of the composition recall the style of Giovanni Francesco Grimaldi. This drawing could be the work of an artist from his circle, who assimilated his technique.