Artwork

A Stormy Landscape

A Stormy Landscape, by Marco Ricci, gouache, 1725
A Stormy Landscape, by Marco Ricci, gouache, 1725

A Stormy Landscape is a gouache drawing by the Baroque artist Marco Ricci. It dates from 1725 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Stormy Landscape is a gouache drawing created by Marco Ricci around 1725.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a turbulent scene with people and animals in the foreground, set against a backdrop of trees, a building, and a cloudy sky. The figures are shown in various states of agitation, conveying a sense of chaos and turmoil.

Technique & Style

The use of gouache on kidskin backed with paper gives the drawing a distinct texture. The artwork showcases intricate details, including the textures of trees and the expressions on human faces, characteristic of the Baroque style with its dramatic lighting and intense emotions.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Marco Ricci

Artist

Marco Ricci

Marco Ricci (1676–1730) was an artist, born in Belluno.

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