Who painted Arcadian Landscape?

Arcadian Landscape was painted by Andrea Locatelli in 1724.

Where can I see Arcadian Landscape?

Arcadian Landscape is held by Statens Museum for Kunst.

What movement is Arcadian Landscape?

Arcadian Landscape is associated with Rococo painting.

Artwork

Arcadian Landscape

Andrea Locatelli , 1724

Arcadian Landscape is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Andrea Locatelli. It dates from 1724 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1724, *Arcadian Landscape* is an oil painting by the Roman artist Andrea Locatelli. The work exemplifies his penchant for idealized pastoral scenes, a hallmark of his output during the early 18th century. It is presently held in the collection of Denmark’s Statens Museum for Kunst.

Subject & Meaning

A winding river bisects the terrain, while a handful of figures—some strolling, others seated or engaged in modest labor near the rocks—populate the scene.

The composition presents a tranquil valley where gentle hills recede into the distance. A winding river bisects the terrain, while a handful of figures—some strolling, others seated or engaged in modest labor near the rocks—populate the scene. Trees with a mix of green and reddish foliage frame the left side, and a bright sky dotted with soft clouds crowns the vista, evoking an imagined Arcadian harmony.

Technique & Style

Locatelli employs smooth, blended brushwork to render the sky and foliage, achieving a luminous quality through subtle glazing that deepens atmospheric perspective. Light falls on the figures and rocky outcrops, producing localized highlights that contrast with shadowed areas, a typical Rococo treatment of light and color.

History & Provenance

Born in Rome in 1695, Locatelli trained initially with his father, later studying under marine painters before joining the workshop of Bernardino Fergioni. Though best known for detailed vedute, he applied the same observational rigor to this idealized landscape. The painting entered the Statens Museum for Kunst collection at an unspecified date, where it remains on display.