Escuela Barroc Italiana (XVII) - Vanitas Floral

Title: Vanitas Floral School: Italian (17th century) Style: Baroque – Floral still life / Vanitas Technique: Oil on panel Circle and artistic influence: Work linked to the realm of Italian still life painting from the 17th century, within the Baroque tradition of the floral still life. The composition shows influences of naturalism and tenebrism typical of the period, with a marked use of chiaroscuro and a dark background that intensifies the presence of the flowers. In its conception, it can be related to the artistic milieu of Italian painters specialized in natura morta and floral compositions of the Seicento. Baroque floral composition on panel, where different varieties of flowers are distributed over a deeply dark background. Roses, small white flowers and other species in reddish, pink and ochre tones emerge through strong light contrasts. The apparently spontaneous arrangement of the elements, together with flowers at various stages of opening and preservation, adds a possible symbolic component related to the vanitas tradition, where beauty and fragility of the flowers evoke the ephemeral nature of existence. The contained chromatic palette and the pronounced chiaroscuro focus attention on the flowers, while the treatment of light and shadow provides depth to the composition. The work preserves the decorative character typical of the Italian Baroque floral still life. The work is presented with a gilded wooden oval frame, of notable width, composed of concentric moldings and discreet ornamental elements. It incorporates a wide interior yellow/golden crossbar that visually separates the painting from the outer frame. The gilding shows patina, wear and signs of aging, contributing to its antique appearance. The work shows damages and restorations, as well as signs of age and wear compatible with its chronology. Dimensions of the work: 50 × 41 cm Dimensions with frame: 75 × 66 cm Remarks The work may sustain damage during transport even with proper packing. In that case, we will require photographs of the damages to proceed with compensation. Customer satisfaction is always our priority. Exceptionally, shipping costs may be affected by an extra charge due to factors such as being outside a continental territory, excessive dimensions or weight of the item. PremiArt will not cover this surcharge. The courier that must cross the Swiss border can experience much longer delays than usual, so, if possible, to speed up processing, we will provide the customs number that is holding the shipment so that the customer can release it and thus reach its destination. Experience has shown us that this is the most effective solution for both parties. Due to the high volume of shipments, orders may be delayed by more than three days, for which we apologize and thank you for your patience. Any questions about your order please contact us through internal messaging.

Estimation:€1,000

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