Francesco Trevisani - Niccolò Stanchi (XVII sec.)

Floral garland with portrait of the Virgin Francesco Trevisani (Capodistria 1656 - Rome 1746) and Niccolò Stanchi (Rome 1623 - 1690), attributable Oil on canvas 66 x 49 cm. - framed 76 X 60 cm. The complete details of this work can be consulted directly from the following - LINK - The beautiful painting that we are pleased to present illustrates an opulent garland studded with a sought-after variety of flowers, highlighted by the contrast with the black background, distinguished by an elegant structure in addition to the characteristic vivacity and brilliance of the colors. Inside, there is a portrait of the Virgin in prayer with her hands clasped to her chest. This iconographic type, namely the garland of flowers within which a sacred subject is inscribed, has Flemish origins, then spread to Italy, particularly to Rome, where the first experiments in this sense can be traced back to Giovanni Stanchi and Mario Nuzzi, who will always remain indebted to Nordic culture, as can be seen from the ethereal naturalism that characterizes their creations. Going into the details of our canvas, it is easy to deduce that it is the result of the happy collaboration of two painters who, as is customary for such creations, could devote themselves to their own specialization, one to the religious image and the other to the garland of fresh flowers. In particular, the half-bust of the Virgin refers to the Marian inventions of Francesco Trevisani (Capodistria 1656 - Rome 1746), fully reflecting his modus pingendi, with his typical expressive delicacy and a marked taste for nuanced and pearly colors. In particular, there are strong analogies with the work of the master, a fundamental reference for many artists of the second half of the seventeenth century in Rome and an object of study and current inspiration in the eighteenth century. The elegant fluency of touch and the sensual refinement typical of Trevisani, combined with a very accurate chiaroscuro rendering, inherited from his artistic training in Venice, and the exceptional sweetness of the design, the floridity of the complexion, and finally, the peculiar pose of the figure portrayed (the beauty of the two hands brought to the chest is unmistakable), further validate our attribution. The garland is instead attributable to the hand of the Roman painter Niccolò Stanchi (Rome 1623 - 1690), who distinguished himself among the best still life painters active in Rome during the Baroque era. The Stanchi, Niccolò, Angelo and Giovanni, founder of the workshop, constituted one of the most fervent still life workshops in Baroque Rome starting from 1630, sought after by the most important families of the Roman aristocracy, from the Colonna, to the Chigi, to the Rospigliosi, and present from the end of the century in the Medici collections. The painting is pervaded by a sumptuous elegance, given by the sinuous movement of the flowers, drawn with precision, and linked together in a sort of melody that unites them in a breath of Baroque taste, as well as by the ethereal figure of the Virgin in the center of the canvas. The counterpoint of the chromatic range matches the delicate pinks of the peonies, to the ethereal white of the roses and orange blossoms, although what stands out and makes our canvas aristocratic is undoubtedly the preponderance of the intense blue of the anemones and hyacinths, which gives the composition a masterly touch of aristocratic elegance. The work is completed by a beautiful gilded frame and is sold accompanied by a photographic certificate of authenticity according to law. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We handle and organize the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. Contact us for any information, we will be happy to answer you. Follow us also on: https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/