Gaspare Diziani (Belluno 1689 – Venezia 1767)

Gaspare Diziani (Belluno 1689 – Venice 1767) Portrait of a young princess (Salome?) Oil on canvas 42 x 33 cm - Framed 70 x 63 cm. A fascinating portrait of a beautiful young woman with an absorbed gaze, sumptuously dressed in a gown of refined fabrics, precious jewels, and with her loose hair partially covered by a red veil held by a golden tiara. This is the protagonist of our beautiful canvas which, given the characteristics just listed, would make us think of the portrait of a princess, presumably Salome, but also Catherine of Alexandria, a favorite subject in ancient art, or Cleopatra because of the pearls that embellish her face, although these are only hypotheses given the absence of attributes that unequivocally identify her. The canvas is of beautiful quality and preservation and presents characteristics that indicate the Venetian genesis of the execution, for the chromatic exuberance and the vivacity of the execution; in particular we are inclined to attribute the execution to Gaspare Diziani (1689-1767), a refined painter and protagonist of the Venetian artistic scene of the eighteenth century. We see his typical use of color, with a palette of warm and vibrant tones, and soft chiaroscuro, with the light distributed effectively to create a beautiful sense of depth and volume. Even the details in the clothing, the features of the face, and the objects that accompany the figure are very precise, which demonstrates the artist's technical ability. Arriving in Venice from Belluno around 1710, Diziani was a pupil first of Gregorio Lazzarini, the last provincial interpreter of Baroque tenebrism, and then of Sebastiano Ricci, whose teaching was decisive for the formation of a painting rich in material, chromatic accentuation and strong and nervous brushstrokes. Initially dedicated to theatrical scenography, in the course of the second decade his activity moved to Dresden, at the court of Augustus III of Saxony and Munich of Bavaria. In 1720 his presence in Venice is documented again but we also know him to be present in various cities of the Veneto, painting works of valuable artistic value, especially in Belluno and Padua. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The work sold is completed by a pleasant golden wooden frame and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and guarantee. We take care of and organize the transport of the purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. In case of purchase of the work by non-Italian customers, it will be necessary to obtain an export permit which takes about 10/20 days, our gallery will take care of the entire phase until obtaining it. All costs of this procedure are included. Contact us, without obligation, for any additional information. Follow us also on: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/