Antonio Stom (Venice 1688 - Venice 1734) - Architectural Capriccio with a View of Padua.

Antonio Stom (Venice 1688 - Venice 1734) - Architectural Capriccio with a View of Padua. 101.5 x 74.5 cm (unframed) - 116.5 x 90 cm (framed). Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame. Antonio Stom, a Venetian painter active in the first half of the 18th century, is among the leading exponents of architectural capriccio and animated landscape in the Venetian region. His training reflects the influence of Luca Carlevarijs and anticipates, in certain aspects, the great period of Venetian veduta. The painting presents a composition articulated on classical ruins, Corinthian columns, arches, and fantastic architecture that merge with recognizable elements of the Paduan landscape: in the background, the silhouette of the Basilica of Santa Giustina clearly emerges, set within a panorama of towers, domes, and architectural backdrops receding towards the horizon. On the left, a Corinthian column punctuates the space, introducing a chiaroscuro tension that contrasts with the luminosity of the open sky on the right, where an obelisk marks the edge of the composition. In the foreground, a group of figures in colorful attire animates the scene naturally: a flute player seated among the ruins and some travelers with walking sticks find a precise parallel in Canaletto's Paduan capriccios, where similar figures populate views constructed on the interplay between real architecture and fantastic invention. The silvery palette, dominated by blues, cool greens, and atmospheric whites, and the fluid handling of the paint, along with stylistic comparisons with documented works by the artist, confidently attribute the canvas to Antonio Stom. Condition report: Relined canvas. Good condition of the painted surface. All shipments within the EU are free and professionally packed. This item is sold with a legally valid certificate of authenticity. Further details on the condition report are available upon request. Viezzi Arte guarantees quality and professionalism at competitive prices, contact us at [email protected] or via WhatsApp at +39 3402841279. Message to non-Italian buyers: This work has not yet obtained the free export certificate from Italy, issued by the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage, which attests that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be exported freely. The regulations in force from 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value below 50,000 euros, established at the discretion of the expert commission: an average of 2-3 weeks from the submission of the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The staging images are AI-generated for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the artwork.