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Ambit by Francesco Zuccarelli (Pitigliano, 1702 - Florence, 1788), Banquet18th 18th Century
18th 18th Century
$12,817.12
£9,666.45
€11,000
CA$17,720.78
A$19,850.25
CHF 10,426.07
MX$241,372.67
NOK 132,028.08
SEK 125,330.15
DKK 83,739.20
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18th century, scope of Francesco Zuccarelli (Pitigliano, 1702 - Florence, 1788)
The banquet of the gods
Oil on canvas, 70x110 cm
Framed, 90x128 cm
In the resplendent eighteenth century, a century of Rococo grace and rediscovery of nature, the figure of Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-1788) emerged as one of the most highly regarded and influential landscape painters, capable of enchanting European courts and aristocracy with his idyllic and harmonious visions. His career, full of travel and success, led him to move among the nerve centers of the art of his time, leaving an indelible imprint especially in Venice and London. Born in Pitigliano, in the province of Grosseto, on August 15, 1702, Zuccarelli undertook his artistic training in Tuscany, first in Florence in the workshop of Paolo Anesi. He later moved to Rome, where he furthered his studies under Giovanni Maria Morandi and Pietro Nelli. It was in the Eternal City that Zuccarelli approached the landscape genre decisively, assimilating the lessons of the great masters of the 17th century, particularly Claude Lorrain. From them he learned to construct scenes bathed in timeless golden light, with a compositional balance that would become one of his stylistic hallmarks. It is here that his "Arcadian world" of idealized natures and figures populating a lost golden age begins to take shape. His career took a decisive turn when he moved to Venice. Here, Zuccarelli quickly became part of the dynamic lagoon artistic environment, which saw vedutismo and a taste for the idyllic landscape flourishing. In this context, he entered into competition and dialogue with other leading landscape painters, such as Giuseppe Zais, helping to define the visual language of the eighteenth-century Veneto landscape. His painting, characterized by a serene atmosphere and meticulous attention to detail, began to enjoy great success. It was England, however, that consecrated him internationally. In 1752, Francesco Zuccarelli settled in London, where he found a particularly receptive environment for his art. Wealthy English patrons, eager to bring the charm of Italy and the beauty of its landscapes to their residences, welcomed him enthusiastically. Zuccarelli quickly became one of the most sought-after artists, and his works, which often immortalized Italian landscapes populated with bucolic figures and classical ruins, became a symbol of the Grand Tour and Rococo taste. His influence was such that he inspired many local artists, including the famous Joshua Reynolds. During his nearly two decades in England, Zuccarelli was not only a successful painter: he was also among the founding members of the prestigious Royal Academy in 1768, a testament to his prestige and influence in the British art scene. He also carried out important commissions, such as a series of tapestries for Charles Wyndham, 2nd Earl of Egremont. After an initial return to Venice, Zuccarelli returned to London in 1765 and remained there until 1773, when he made his final return to Italy, by then wealthy and admired. He settled in Florence, his training city, where he continued to work tirelessly until his death on December 30, 1788. Zuccarelli's works are scattered in numerous collections and museums around the world, with a significant presence in England, reflecting the vast output he produced for British patrons. His best-known canvases include landscapes with mythological or biblical figures, pastoral scenes with shepherds and animals, and views of the Roman or Venetian countryside, all imbued with a clear light and a feeling of harmony and serenity. Zuccarelli was an artist who was able to interpret and shape the taste of his time, creating a kind of landscape that evoked an ideal world where nature and man lived in perfect harmony. His ability to blend the beauty of the landscape with the narration of small scenes of life or ancient myths made him an indispensable protagonist of eighteenth-century Europe.
Very close to Zuccarelli's painting turns out to be this interesting Banquet of the Gods: pastel tones and Arcadian atmospheres are taken from the Tuscan-born painter, looking not only to the Italian Rococo tradition but also to the transalpine suggestions of Poussin and Lorrain. The fluid brushstrokes and quick, defined touch are also reminiscent of the most representative works of Zuccarelli's work.
The Banquet of the Gods is a recurring and fascinating iconographic theme in art from different eras, depicting the Olympian gods gathered at a festive banquet, often accompanied by music, dancing, and an abundance of food and nectar. This image is not only a celebration of divinity, but also a vehicle for expressing concepts of harmony, power, eternity, and pleasure. The roots of this theme go back to classical antiquity, particularly Greek and Roman mythology. Descriptions of divine banquets are already found in the Homeric poems and in authors such as Hesiod, where the gods gather on Olympus to feast, make important decisions or celebrate events. This concept of a divine existence characterized by joy and conviviality soon transferred to the visual arts. The theme, famous and particularly practiced in the Renaissance, rediscovered a new fortune in the Rococo.
- Creation Year:18th 18th Century
- Dimensions:Height: 27.56 in (70 cm)Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:70x110Price: $12,817
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- Circle Of:Francesco Zuccarelli (1702 - 1788, Italian)
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- Gallery Location:Milan, IT
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