Artwork
Bauernfest in der Römischen Campagna
Bauernfest in der Römischen Campagna is an unspecified painting by the Flemish Baroque painting artist Johannes Lingelbach. It dates from 1652 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
About this work
Overview
Johannes Lingelbach, a Dutch painter active in Rome during the mid‑17th century, completed the work titled *Bauernfest in der Römischen Campagna* in 1652. Executed within the Flemish Baroque tradition, the canvas portrays a festive gathering in the countryside surrounding the city. The painting is part of the permanent collection of Vienna’s Kunsthistorisches Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The composition shows a sunlit courtyard where villagers celebrate a rural feast. Central figures include a woman bearing a sizable length of cloth and a seated man observing her, surrounded by other participants. The scene captures everyday merriment, reflecting the Bamboccianti interest in genre scenes that document the lives of ordinary people beyond the courtly sphere.
Technique & Style
Lingelbach employs a warm palette dominated by ochres and earthy browns, while bold, fluid brushwork conveys a sense of movement. Strong chiaroscuro contrasts illuminate the figures against the shaded background, enhancing three‑dimensionality. The handling of light and shadow, together with the lively arrangement of figures, exemplifies the dynamic vigor characteristic of Baroque genre painting.
History & Provenance
Created during Lingelbach’s Roman period, the canvas later entered the holdings of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, where it remains on display. Its acquisition reflects the museum’s broader collection of Flemish Baroque works and underscores Lingelbach’s reputation as a leading exponent of the second generation of Bamboccianti painters.
Artist & collection
Artist
Johannes (or Johann) Lingelbach (1622 – 3 November 1674) was a Dutch Golden Age painter, associated with the second generation of Bambocciate, a group of genre painters working in Rome from 1625–1700.
