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View of the Mountain of La Verna from the Road of Casentino (Vue de la montagne della Vernia...) [plate A]

View of the Mountain of La Verna from the Road of Casentino (Vue de la montagne della Vernia...) [plate A], by Jacopo Ligozzi, ink, 1612
View of the Mountain of La Verna from the Road of Casentino (Vue de la montagne della Vernia...) [plate A], by Jacopo Ligozzi, ink, 1612

View of the Mountain of La Verna from the Road of Casentino (Vue de la montagne della Vernia...) [plate A] is an ink print by the Baroque artist Jacopo Ligozzi. It dates from 1612 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

View of the Mountain of La Verna from the Road of Casentino is a 1612 etching with burin retouching by Jacopo Ligozzi, combining three joined sheets to capture a landscape scene.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a serene mountainous landscape with a winding road, trees, buildings, and birds in flight, set against a cloudy sky. The composition invites the viewer's eye into the depth of the scene through masterful light and shadow.

Technique & Style

Ligozzi's work showcases a range of grays, from deep shadows to bright highlights, achieved through etching and burin retouching. The detailed rendering of textures and architecture reflects the artist's skill in line and tonal control, characteristic of late-Renaissance and Mannerist influences.

History & Provenance

Created in 1612 by Jacopo Ligozzi, an Italian artist known for his work across painting, illustration, design, and miniaturism, the etching's provenance is not detailed here, though it is noted to belong to the cityscape genre.

Context

As a late-Renaissance and Mannerist piece, it aligns with the period's emphasis on detailed, nuanced landscapes, though specific contextual influences or inspirations for this work are not provided.

Legacy

The etching demonstrates Ligozzi's technical prowess and contribution to the landscape genre of his time, with its detailed and atmospheric rendering influencing or reflecting broader artistic trends of the late Renaissance.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jacopo Ligozzi

Artist

Jacopo Ligozzi

Jacopo Ligozzi (1547–1627) was an Italian painter, illustrator, designer, and miniaturist. His art can be categorized as late-Renaissance and Mannerist styles.

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