Tempera on canvas. The work refers to the production of Pietro Paltronieri, known as Il Mirandolese (native of Mirandola in Emilia Romagna). In the 18th century in Bologna, the taste for landscape painting with ruins spread: there was a wide production of canvases in which architectural caprices, manipulated according to classical styles, were inserted into landscapes and rural or coastal visions, to express a very particular theatrical-inspired decorative sensibility. The collaboration between figure painters and set designers was also a common practice. Among these is Pietro Paltronieri, known as Il Mirandolese, who assumed a sort of dominance over his colleagues. Paltronieri worked in Bologna, and this work comes from a private Bolognese collection. It presents a complex of ruins upon which, in the foreground in the center, rise the remains of a colonnade and an apse, so perhaps it is the ruins of a church. Various figures wander among these ruins, in the foreground a woman with a child, other commoners, and a handful of soldiers on the background levels. It lends itself well to creating a backdrop for a theatrical performance or at least wall decoration in a private setting used for public relations. The canvas, which has been restored and relined in the past, shows several areas of paint loss. It is presented in an antique frame.
Product condition:
Product in good condition, shows minor signs of wear. We strive to present the actual state as completely as possible with the photos. If any details are not clear from the photos, what is stated in the description applies.
Frame dimensions (cm):
Height: 220
Width: 186
Depth: 6
Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 204
Width: 170
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