Artwork
Der Ponte Salario über den Aniene bei Rom
Der Ponte Salario über den Aniene bei Rom is an unspecified painting by the Dutch Golden Age artist Barend le Petit. It dates from 1654 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.
About this work
Overview
The canvas entitled *Der Ponte Salario über den Aniene bei Rom* depicts a view of the Ponte Salario spanning the Aniene River near Rome. Executed in 1654, the work exemplifies mid‑seventeenth‑century landscape painting and is currently part of the collection of the Alte Pinakothek in Munich.
Context
The painting was created by Barend le Petit, a Dutch painter active in the early modern period. Le Petit’s career peaked in the 1650s, and this 1654 piece reflects his engagement with Italian subjects, a common practice among Northern European artists who traveled to or studied Italian scenery.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil on canvas, the work combines detailed architectural rendering of the bridge with atmospheric treatment of the surrounding landscape. Le Petit employs a balanced composition, using light to model the stone structure while allowing the river’s surface to convey a sense of depth and movement typical of Dutch landscape conventions.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the painting has remained in European collections, ultimately entering the holdings of the Alte Pinakothek. The museum acquired the work as part of its 19th‑century efforts to assemble a comprehensive representation of Northern European art, ensuring its preservation and public accessibility.
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