Escuela Barroco 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 of 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 strong 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 a panel, where different varieties of flowers are distributed over a profoundly 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 the presence of flowers in varying states of opening and preservation, lends the composition a possible symbolic component related to the vanitas tradition, where the beauty and fragility of the flowers evoke the ephemeral nature of existence. The contained color 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 presents with an oval golden wooden frame, of notable width, composed of concentric moldings and discreet ornamental elements. It includes a wide yellow/golden interior gap that visually separates the painting from the outer frame. The gilding shows patina, wear and signs of the passage of time, contributing to its antiquated appearance. The work shows flaws 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 Notes The work may incur damage during transport even with proper packaging. 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 surcharge due to causes such as being outside a continental territory, excess measurements or weight of the item. PremiArt will not cover this surcharge under any circumstances. The courier that must cross the Swiss border can be much slower than normal, so, if possible, to speed up the processing, we will provide the customs number that is holding the shipment so that the customer can unlock it and thus reach its destination. Experience has taught 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. If you have any questions about your order, please contact us via internal messaging.

Estimation:€1,100

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