Artwork
Enthaltsamkeit des Scipio
Enthaltsamkeit des Scipio is an unspecified painting by the Rococo painting artist Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini. It dates from 1719 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Enthaltsamkeit des Scipio is a 1719 painting by Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini, a prominent Venetian artist known for his historical scenes.
Technique & Style
Pellegrini's work combines Renaissance and Baroque influences, reflecting the stylistic diversity of the early 18th century. His style was shaped by artists such as Paolo Veronese, Pietro da Cortona, and Luca Giordano.
History & Provenance
The painting is now held in the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Pellegrini's career involved extensive travel across Europe, undertaking various commissions that helped spread his artistic influence.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Antonio Pellegrini (29 April 1675 – 2 or 5 November 1741) was one of the leading Venetian history painters of the early 18th century.
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Rettung des hl. Sebastian durch Irene
The Continence of Scipio
Allegorie auf den Tod einer Fürstin
Allegorie: Ein alter Mann ergreift das Szepter
Begrüßung der Kurfürstin Maria Luisa von Toskana
Allegorie der Befreiung vom Joch des Islam (Frieden und Glück unter Johann Wilhelm von der Pfalz)
Alexander the Great Founding Alexandria
The Continence of Scipio
The Continence of Scipio
The Generosity of Scipio
Scipio Africanus Freeing Massiva
Alexander the Great and Roxana
The Sacrifice of Polyxena in Malibu
Queen Zenobia before the Emperor Aurelian
Caesar Giving Cleopatra the Throne of Egypt
Dido and Aeneas
Hector Calling Up Paris to a Battle