Neapolitan School, 17th Century
Saint Ursula,
oil on canvas, 75.5 x 68 cm, framed
Provenance:
art market, Italy;
where acquired by the present owner
The present Saint Ursula is shown as a beautiful young princess, wearing precious pearl earrings and a golden crown on her artfully coiffured hair. The flawlessness of her appearance reflects her virtue and religious steadfastness. A light source coming in from the left creates a play of light and shadow on the saint’s face as well as on the draperies. Her bright skin, and the luminous orange robe with the white cross flag stand out against the dark background.
Here, Caravaggesque tenebrism is combined with the theatrical sweetness of Federico Barocci – typical for paintings created in the Neapolitan circles in the second half of the 17th century: these were strongly influenced by Massimo Stanzione, including the work of painters such as Bernardo Cavallino, Antonio de Bellis, Francesco Fracanzano and Agostino Beltrano.
Specialist: Mark MacDonnell
Mark MacDonnell
+43 1 515 60 403
mark.macdonnell@dorotheum.at
03.05.2023 - 18:00
- Estimate:
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EUR 10,000.- to EUR 12,000.-
Neapolitan School, 17th Century
Saint Ursula,
oil on canvas, 75.5 x 68 cm, framed
Provenance:
art market, Italy;
where acquired by the present owner
The present Saint Ursula is shown as a beautiful young princess, wearing precious pearl earrings and a golden crown on her artfully coiffured hair. The flawlessness of her appearance reflects her virtue and religious steadfastness. A light source coming in from the left creates a play of light and shadow on the saint’s face as well as on the draperies. Her bright skin, and the luminous orange robe with the white cross flag stand out against the dark background.
Here, Caravaggesque tenebrism is combined with the theatrical sweetness of Federico Barocci – typical for paintings created in the Neapolitan circles in the second half of the 17th century: these were strongly influenced by Massimo Stanzione, including the work of painters such as Bernardo Cavallino, Antonio de Bellis, Francesco Fracanzano and Agostino Beltrano.
Specialist: Mark MacDonnell
Mark MacDonnell
+43 1 515 60 403
mark.macdonnell@dorotheum.at
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| Auction: | Old Master Paintings |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction with Live Bidding |
| Date: | 03.05.2023 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 22.04. - 03.05.2023 |