Artwork
Mountainous Landscape
Mountainous Landscape is an oil painting by Alessandro Magnasco. It dates from 1720 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Mountainous Landscape is a painting by Alessandro Magnasco, created in 1720 using oil on canvas. It is a representative work of the late-Baroque period.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a mountainous scene with trees, bushes, and figures. In the foreground, people and animals are shown on a path, while the background features hills and a blue sky with white clouds.
Technique & Style
Magnasco's use of chiaroscuro creates contrast between dark and light areas, adding depth to the scene. Swift brushstrokes and fleeting light effects contribute to the stylized and fantastical quality of the landscape.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the State Hermitage Museum.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Alessandro Magnasco (February 4, 1667 – March 12, 1749), also known as il Lissandrino, was an Italian late-Baroque painter active mostly in Milan and Genoa.
