Oil painting on canvas, depicting an exquisite portrait of a goat.

Oil painting on canvas, depicting an exquisite portrait of a goat in its bucolic setting. The background features a sunset or sunrise sky with trees, and a village can be seen in the distance. The goat is very close to a stream and is masterfully painted, probably from life, filling the canvas and making it the absolute protagonist. The type of painting, late Baroque, is reminiscent of the pictorial scope of Paolo Porpora (Naples 1617-Rome 1673), a master in the depiction of animals. The chiaroscuro light enhances the skillful use of colors, and the white brushstrokes on the animal's fleece create a remarkable balance with the green-blue background, creating a perfect focus on the goat's muzzle and front paw. Italy, second half of the seventeenth century, 17th century. Canvas light dimensions: 34cm x 46cm Dimensions with frame: 50cm x 62cm