Venetian school, Early 18th century. Landscape with a fisherman and a peasant. Oil on canvas, 56 x 71 cm. Frame 63 x 78 cm. Veneto, early 18th century. Landscape with figures. An interesting painting from the Venetian school, depicting a hilly landscape enlivened by popular figures, dating back to the early 18th century. The composition opens onto a wide natural vista constructed according to the canons of Baroque landscape painting: in the foreground, a fisherman and a peasant can be distinguished, engaged in daily activities along a body of water, while the gaze is led to the background by an articulated system of perspective planes. The side tree wings, typical of the Venetian tradition, frame the scene and lead towards a more rarefied landscape, where architecture and mountainous reliefs can be glimpsed, immersed in a soft atmospheric light. The calibrated use of aerial perspective, with cooler and more diluted tones in the distance, lends depth and breath to the composition. The palette, played on earthy tones and muted greens, is enhanced by luminous accents in the sky and in the areas struck by light, according to a pictorial sensibility typical of the Venetian school between the Baroque and early Rococo periods. In the Veneto region between the 17th and 18th centuries, a strong landscape tradition emerged, often influenced by both Nordic painting and the teachings of great local masters. Landscape became a stage for daily narratives and genre scenes, with a balance between idealized nature and observation of reality. Works of this type are in line with the production of artists and workshops active between Venice and the mainland, with stylistic affinities attributable to the sphere of painters such as Marco Ricci (1676-1730), for the theatrical setting and the staged construction, or Andrea Locatelli (1695-1741), for the views with figures immersed in nature, and more generally to the so-called "Venetian landscape painters" active between the 17th and 18th centuries, characterized by a scenographic and luminous rendering of the landscape. Similar paintings in terms of compositional arrangement and subject matter can be found in the works of the workshop of the "Master of the Correr Landscapes", known for landscapes enlivened by scenes of daily life and architecture in the background. The painting represents an idealized rural scene, a theme very common in Venetian painting of the era. The fisherman and the peasant in the foreground embody the harmonious relationship between man and nature, while the surrounding landscape takes on an almost Arcadian dimension. The architectures in the background suggest the presence of a village or town, creating a contrast between the natural dimension and organized human presence. The scene does not have a precise narrative intent, but is configured as a poetic and contemplative image, typical of Baroque figurative culture, in which landscape becomes a place of imagination and memory. The work examined is therefore representative of the Venetian landscape tradition, an excellent decorative element, elegant and timeless. A painting capable of lending depth and charm to any setting, ideal both for collecting and for fine furnishings. Generally good condition. It shows some repainting and pictorial integrations. Relined. ??All our works are accompanied by a detailed certificate of authenticity. ?? Professional packaging and insured shipping to ensure maximum safety during transport. ?? For more information, do not hesitate to contact us +39 329 319 4887 –
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