Giulio Cervi (Rome, 1854 - 1893), The Right Path

Giulio Cervi (Rome, 1854 - 1893) The Right Path, 1887 Oil on canvas 64 x 44.5 cm "The painting illustrates the encounter between a richly dressed young knight and a beautiful commoner on a path in the Roman countryside. The anecdotal nature of the work is highlighted by the chosen title, "The Right Path", and by the broad gestures of the characters. The painter manages to make the scene eloquent mainly through the meticulous descriptions of the facial expressions, which allow the viewer to fully understand the different personalities of the protagonists, especially thanks to the juxtaposition of the proud gaze of the man on horseback and the serene and confident face of the girl". - Galleria Giamblanco, Twenty-five years of activity, Deborah Lentini and Salvatore Giamblanco (edited by), Allemandi, Turin 2018, p. 98.