Artwork
An Italianate Landscape with Travellers
An Italianate Landscape with Travellers is a drawing by Remigio Cantagallina. It dates from 1629 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
An Italianate Landscape with Travellers is a drawing by Remigio Cantagallina, a versatile artist active in various mediums including painting, drawing, etching, architecture, and engineering.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a serene scene of everyday life in the Tuscan countryside, featuring hills, trees, and travelers on a road, capturing the tranquility of the landscape.
Technique & Style
Cantagallina's attention to detail, particularly in rendering trees and the road, lends a sense of realism to the scene, exemplifying his skill as a draughtsman.
History & Provenance
Remigio Cantagallina was born around 1582 in Borgo San Sepolcro and worked primarily in Florence until his death in 1656, producing numerous pen drawings of the Tuscan countryside.
Artist & collection
Artist
Remigio Cantagallina (1582–1656) was an Italian artist, born in Sansepolcro.
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