Venetian painter (18th century) - Architectural capriccio with classical ruins and heraldic lion.

Venetian painter (18th century) - Architectural capriccio with classical ruins and heraldic lion. 70.5 x 99.5 cm (unframed) - 90.5 x 119 cm (framed). Oil on canvas, in a carved and gilded wooden frame. Lined canvas. Good condition of the painted surface. The painting depicts a capriccio with classical ruins: in the center of the composition stands a fluted column topped by a heraldic lion, flanked on the left by a domed building and a bell tower, and on the right by a monumental cube with a sphere. The foreground is animated by figures of commoners, a knight, and dogs, rendered with a loose touch that recalls the typical repertoire of Venetian macchiette. The bright sky, traversed by clouds, gives the scene an atmosphere of sunny vitality. The liveliness of the macchiette and the atmospheric rendering of the landscape suggest a possible attribution to Antonio Stom (Venice 1688 - Venice 1734), among the most original interpreters of the Venetian architectural capriccio of the early 18th century. Condition report: Lined 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 certificate of free export from Italy, issued by the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage, which certifies that the work does not belong to the Italian cultural heritage and can therefore be exported freely. The regulations in force since 2026 provide for reduced times for works with a declared value of less than €50,000, established at the discretion of the expert commission: an average of 2-3 weeks from sending the request. All costs related to this procedure are included in the price. Disclaimer Rendering: The setting images are generated with AI for illustrative purposes and may not respect the real proportions of the work.