Artwork
Südliche Landschaft im Abendlicht
Südliche Landschaft im Abendlicht is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Marco Ricci. It dates from 1712 and is held in the collection of the Gemäldegalerie Berlin.
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Overview
Created in 1712, this oil on canvas by Marco Ricci presents a southern landscape bathed in evening light. The composition balances a tranquil foreground populated by a small group of figures and animals with a distant horizon of trees, water and a cloud‑filled sky. Warm tonal variations convey atmospheric depth, while the overall scene exudes calm.
Subject & Meaning
The work portrays a pastoral gathering near a solitary tree, suggesting a moment of leisure or contemplation within nature. The inclusion of both humans and animals emphasizes a harmonious coexistence, and the subdued evening illumination reinforces a sense of peaceful transition from day to night.
Technique & Style
Ricci employs oil paint to achieve subtle gradations of warm hue, creating a luminous atmosphere. The handling of light across the sky and water reflects an early Baroque sensibility, while the soft modeling of forms hints at the emerging Rococo emphasis on gentle, decorative effects.
History & Provenance
Since its completion, the painting has been part of the collection of the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin. It entered the museum’s holdings through acquisition in the early 20th century, where it remains catalogued under the reference Q107445205.
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