Ciriaco Parmigiani (1641-1704), Pair of cavalry clashes

Ciriaco Parmigiani (Piacenza, 1641-1704) Pair of cavalry clashes (2) Oil on canvas, cm 93 x 123 with frame cm 101 x 132 The widespread conception of war-themed paintings in pairs is part of the search for greater visual spectacle; the iteration of military images and historical or fantasy clashes achieved, in the paired imaginative offering, a promise of maximum evocation. In this pair, it is possible to observe horses struggling, crowding, ruffling their tails and pushing onto a bridge where the battle seems to reach its climax. The superbly fringed brushstroke arranges steeds galloping or lying on the ground like their riders; the figures dart like arrows from one corner of the canvases to the other, chased by leaden fumes rolling at their heels. A kaleidoscope of details and sudden color changes demonstrates the artist's tireless passion in offering two thoughtful war scenes with heartfelt care. The compositional arrangement, which restricts a handful of figures to one point and expands admirably towards the corners, to return crystalline streams of water that follow their undisturbed course, as well as the typical figuration, and the slavish repetition of formal modules and certain expressions, allows us to attribute the present works with absolute certainty to Ciriaco Parmigiani (1641-1704). Exemplary of the Parmesan school of the battle genre, Parmigiani is documented in the archives only as "Ciriaco"; he shone within the artistic circle of Parma and Piacenza together with Francesco Monti, also known as the Brescianino from his native city (1646-1703), who in a Cavalry Clash now kept in the deposits of the Museums of the Sforza Castle in Milan seems to adopt Parmigiani's ways. The artist worked closely with Corrado Bergamaschi and Antonio Brambilla, but distinguished himself for the original indefatigable filling of his canvases, in which the expressionism characterizing the faces of the knights and the pride of the horses always agrees with a specific environmental inclusion. In this pair, this is observable in the mossy rocks that semi-hide from view the fallen of the battle, as well as in the pasty mountains in the distance and in the spectral tree that enriches one of the two paintings. It is possible to compare the pair with numerous Cavalry Battles executed by Parmigiani and today in private Genoese and Bergamasque collections, in which the disposition of the soldiers and the way of painting knights and the natural context are almost identical. The object is in good condition With Ars Antiqua it is possible to defer all amounts up to a maximum of € 7,500 at ZERO RATE, for a total of 15 INSTALLMENTS. Ex. Tot. € 4,500 = Monthly installment € 300 for 15 months. Ex. Tot. € 3,600 = Monthly installment € 720 for 5 months. For amounts exceeding € 7,500 or for a longer deferral over time (over 15 installments), we can provide a customized payment. Contact us directly to get the best quote. TV DIRECT – SUNDAY 17.00 – 21.00 Dig.terr. 126 + 809 SKY - THURSDAY 21.00 - 24.00 Dig.terr. 134 + 809 SKY – Streaming on our website www.arsantiquasrl.com and on our social media Facebook and Youtube All the works offered by Ars Antiqua are sold with a certificate of authenticity according to the law and an accurate in-depth sheet. It is possible to see the works directly at the Milan showroom gallery, in via Pisacane 55 and 57. We personally organize transports and deliveries of the works, both for Italy and abroad.