Landscape with saint Anthony the Great

Magnasco employed loose brushstrokes and muted colors to capture the natural scenery, creating a dreamy atmosphere. The use of fleeting light effects adds to the sense of serenity, characteristic of his stylized and fantastical landscapes.

Created in 1719 by Italian late-Baroque painter Alessandro Magnasco, the painting reflects his active periods in Milan and Genoa. Its style has been associated with the Barbizon school movement, which emphasized naturalistic and atmospheric scenery.