Who painted Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land?

Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land was painted by Antonio Joli in 1759.

Where can I see Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land?

Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land is held by Museo del Prado.

What movement is Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land?

Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land is associated with Rococo painting.

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Artwork

Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land

Antonio Joli , 1759

Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Antonio Joli. It dates from 1759 and is held in the collection of the Museo del Prado.

About this work

Overview

Carlos III leaving the Port of Naples, as Seen from the Land is a 1759 oil on canvas painting by Antonio Joli, depicting the departure of Charles III from Naples to ascend the Spanish throne.

Subject & Meaning

The painting commemorates a pivotal moment in Charles III's life: his departure for Spain to claim the throne following the deaths of his two elder brothers. The scene conveys the significance of this event through the bustling activity in the harbor.

Technique & Style

Joli employed soft light and smooth color blending to achieve depth in the composition. The painting features intricate details, such as flags on ships and diverse figures on the shore, enhancing the sense of vitality. The artist likely utilized glazing techniques to capture subtle light effects, evident in the blended hues of the blue water and pale sky.

History & Provenance

The work is part of a pair, with its companion piece, Charles III's Departure for Spain, Seen from the Sea, both of which are housed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid.

Context

The painting reflects 18th-century European artistic traditions of capturing historic events in detail. The inclusion of a volcano in the distance (likely Mount Vesuvius) adds a touch of the specific locale, situating the event in Naples.

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Artist

Antonio Joli

Antonio Francesco Lodovico Joli was born in Modena in 1700 and trained first under the perspective painter Raffaello Rinaldi before moving to Rome, where he studied with Giovanni Paolo Panini and absorbed the tradition of idealized…