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Battle scene (with self-portrait) (painting, c. 1640)
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Battle scene (with self-portrait) (painting, c. 1640)
LRI4574300 Battle scene (with self-portrait) (painting, c.1640) by Rosa, Salvator (1615-73); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Battle scene Self-portrait on the left of the artist sign SARO. Painting by Salvator (Salvatore) Rosa (1615-1673) 1640 approx. Sun. 234x350 cm Florence, Galleria Palatina Italy); Luisa Ricciarini
Media ID 26406476
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This print captures a battle scene from the 17th century, with an intriguing twist - it includes a self-portrait of the artist himself. Painted by Salvator Rosa in approximately 1640, this masterpiece measures an impressive 234x350 cm and is housed in the Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti in Florence, Italy. The painting depicts a violent battlefield filled with chaos and disorder. The artist's self-portrait can be seen on the left side of the composition, signed SARO as his artistic signature. Rosa was known for his ability to capture human emotions and convey them through his art, and this piece is no exception. Amidst the turmoil of battle, various animals are also present on the canvas. Horses gallop across the field with intensity and determination while racehorses, ponies, shire horses, and stallions add to the liveliness of the scene. This clash between man and beast creates a sense of confrontation that heightens both tension and drama within this artwork. As we observe this historic battle scene frozen in time, we are reminded of both humanity's capacity for violence as well as our connection to nature. Through Rosa's skilled brushwork and attention to detail, he brings life to this site of conflict while leaving us pondering its significance even centuries later. Luisa Ricciarini has expertly captured this powerful image through her lens, allowing us to appreciate not only Rosa's artistic genius but also her own talent as a photographer capturing works of art for all to admire.
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