Venetian Landscape with Ruins, Bridge, Stream and Fishermen

Bartolomeo Pedon (Venice 1665 - 1732) Venetian Landscape with Ruins, Bridge, Stream and Fishermen Oil on canvas Original frame (bears the author's initials B and P) Canvas dimensions 93 x 136 frame 110 x 152 The painting is in splendid condition This large and magnificent painting is an artwork that can be attributed with absolute certainty to the hand of the multifaceted Venetian master Bartolomeo Pedon, a great interpreter of Venetian landscape painting between the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The numerous works produced in his renowned workshop range across various interpretations of landscape, from vibrant seascapes to depictions of architecture, as well as interesting Venetian views. However, it is with his fantastic landscapes of the Venetian hinterland, rich in vegetation between hills and mountains, that Pedon distinguishes himself for his extraordinary pictorial abilities. The painting offered here, in fact, presents itself in the most classic guise of his compositions, with all the pictorial, chromatic, and descriptive characteristics that make his most important and elaborate works unmistakable. The scene is developed in such a way as to achieve the maximum sense of depth, with a series of subjects in continuous sequence leading up to the mountains in the background. It is precisely here that Pedon deploys his typical repertoire of panoramic compositions. The stream descending with its swirling waters, the fishermen in various poses under a bridge, and the ruins of a temple atop a hill. The arrangement of the mountains is noteworthy, with a clear pursuit of a three-dimensional effect, a characteristic that distinguishes his large-format canvases. The figures that animate the scene are depicted effectively with confident brushstrokes that can be directly attributed to his hand. It is a painting of high caliber, very pleasant and decorative, which furnishes any large space with great prestige. Beyond its remarkable beauty and excellent quality, we emphasize the importance of this rare and certain work by Bartolomeo Pedon, which, along with the pleasure of seeing it on display, constitutes an excellent form of investment. The canvas is in excellent condition. We preferred not to restore the original frame, which shows minor defects that do not detract from the enjoyment of the work and bears the author's initials burned into it. We will issue a certificate of authenticity, stamped and signed in accordance with the law, with a detailed descriptive sheet. If direct delivery by us is not possible due to distance, we rely on specialized couriers. The shipment is tracked (DHL TRACKING) and fully insured with shockproof packaging in a custom-made wooden crate. Delivery is expected within 3 working days of receiving the bank transfer (DHL EXPRESS). FURTHER PHOTOGRAPHIC DETAILS AT https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/paesaggio-con-rovine---ponte--torrente-e-pescatori Price negotiable and custom payment