A Pair of Landscapes with Figures & Ruins by Ghisolfi
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A Pair of Landscapes with Figures & Ruins by Ghisolfi
About the Item
Ghisolfi was born in Milan in 1623 and died there in 1683. The artist first trained with his uncle, Antonio Volpino, before traveling to Rome to continue his studies and begin his career. In Rome, he was a friend and close associate of Salvator Rosa, with whom he frequently collaborated. Following his time in Rome, most of his career was in the Lombardy region.
The present paintings are typical of the most prized works by Ghisolfi -- i.e., paintings of architectural ruins and fragments amidst luscious landscapes and lakes -- further examples of which are in many prominent collections and museums (see below for a short list). Ghisolfi's works in this genre pre-dated the rise in neoclassical tastes in the 18th century and are known to have inspired Antonio Canal, known as "Canaletto."
Similar and related works by Giovanni Ghisolfi appear in:
--The Royal Collection, Windsor Castle, U.K.;
--The Princely Collections, Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna, Austria;
--The State Museums of Florence, Italy; and
--Le Palais Fesch, Musee des Beaux-Arts, Ajaccio, France.
Ghisolfi executed many beautiful frescoes in the Palazzo Trissino Baston, Palazzo Giustiniani Baggio, and Palazzo Borromeo Arese, as well as at numerous religious sites in Lombardy.
- Dimensions:Height: 46 in (116.84 cm)Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:mid 17th century
- Condition:Excellent, with minor restorations.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: 1003238273281
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