1615 1673 Collection

St. William the Hermit, c. 1662. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
St. William the Hermit, c. 1662

Scenes of Witchcraft, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft, c. 1645-1649. A huge upturn in interest in witchcraft emerged during the 1500s in Europe, but by the middle of the next century--at least among the cultured elite of Florence--a

The Figurine Series: Figurine, 1656-57. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
The Figurine Series: Figurine, 1656-57

The Figurine Series: Figurina, 1656-57. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
The Figurine Series: Figurina, 1656-57

Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning, c. 1645-1649. Rosas first scene depicts a young witch who plunges her knife into a writhing amphibian at dawn

Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-1649. Rosas scene at noon showcases several hoary hags that exemplify his treatment of witches

Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c. 1645-1649. In the pitch black of night, two groups of men are gathered in a forest. To the left

Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-1649. At dusk, Rosas hags gather around a cauldron. Above their incantations soars a conjured skeleton holding an hourglass symbolizing the brevity of life

Ruins in a Rocky Landscape, c. 1640. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Ruins in a Rocky Landscape, c. 1640. In 1635, Rosa left his native Naples for Rome, the undisputed art center of the 17th century, where a new type of landscape painting was emerging

Sheet of Satirical Studies (Amorini Riding Phalli), c. 1650s. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian)
Sheet of Satirical Studies (Amorini Riding Phalli), c. 1650s. This outrageous and comical sheet stands out as one of the few existing examples of Rosas representation of bawdy material

Figure Studies (verso), c. 1640-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figure Studies (verso), c. 1640-1649

Figures on a Winding Road, mid-1600s. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figures on a Winding Road, mid-1600s. The vitality of Rosas landscapes is indebted to his practice of constantly drawing the world around him

Figures by a Rocky Pool, 1660 / 1673. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figures by a Rocky Pool, 1660/1673

Figure Studies, c. 1640-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figure Studies, c. 1640-1649

Figure Studies (recto), c. 1640-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figure Studies (recto), c. 1640-1649

Glaucus and Scylla, c. 1661. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Glaucus and Scylla, c. 1661. Rosa was a prolific and skilled printmaker, producing over 100 etchings throughout his career

Diogenes and His Cup, 1662. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Diogenes and His Cup, 1662

Ruins Rocky Landscape 1640 Salvator Rosa Italian
Ruins in a Rocky Landscape, c. 1640. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Oil on canvas; framed: 157.5 x 189.2 x 7 cm (62 x 74 1/2 x 2 3/4 in.); unframed: 144 x 176.7 cm (56 11/16 x 69 9/16 in.)

Figure Studies 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa Italian
Figure Studies, c. 1640-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink and wash; sheet: 10.3 x 6.4 cm (4 1/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Sheet Satirical Studies Amorini Riding Phalli
Sheet of Satirical Studies (Amorini Riding Phalli), c. 1650s. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink, wash, and red chalk

Figure Studies verso 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa
Figure Studies (verso), c. 1640-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink and wash; sheet: 10.3 x 6.4 cm (4 1/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Figure Studies recto 1640-1649 Salvator Rosa
Figure Studies (recto), c. 1640-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink and wash; sheet: 10.3 x 6.4 cm (4 1/16 x 2 1/2 in.)

Figurine Series Figurine 1656-57 Salvator Rosa
The Figurine Series: Figurine, 1656-57. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Etching and drypoint

Figurine Series Figurina 1656-57 Salvator Rosa
The Figurine Series: Figurina, 1656-57. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Etching and drypoint

Scenes Witchcraft Morning 1645-1649 Salvator Rosa
Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning, c. 1645-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Oil on canvas; framed: 76.2 x 9.6 cm (30 x 3 3/4 in.); unframed: 54.5 cm (21 7/16 in.)

Scenes Witchcraft Night 1645-1649 Salvator Rosa
Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c. 1645-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Oil on canvas; framed: 76.2 x 9.6 cm (30 x 3 3/4 in.); unframed: 54.5 cm (21 7/16 in.)

Diogenes Cup 1662 Salvator Rosa Italian 1615-1673
Diogenes and His Cup, 1662. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Etching

Figures Winding Road mid-1600s Salvator Rosa
Figures on a Winding Road, mid-1600s. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and brown wash

Figures Rocky Pool 1660 / 1673 Salvator Rosa Italian
Figures by a Rocky Pool, 1660/1673. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Pen and brown ink and brush and gray and brown wash; traces of framing lines in brown ink; sheet

St. William Hermit 1662 Salvator Rosa Italian
St. William the Hermit, c. 1662. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Etching

Scenes Witchcraft Day 1645-1649 Salvator Rosa
Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Oil on canvas; framed: 76.2 x 9.6 cm (30 x 3 3/4 in.); unframed: 54.5 cm (21 7/16 in.)

Scenes Witchcraft Evening 1645-1649 Salvator Rosa
Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-1649. Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673). Oil on canvas; framed: 76.2 x 9.6 cm (30 x 3 3/4 in.); unframed: 54.5 cm (21 7/16 in.)

Old Man Long Beard Holding Stick Sword-hilt 1763
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Democritus Meditation 1662 Etching drypoint Sheet
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crucifixion Polycrates tyrant capture Persians
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Male figure holding flute reclining rock pointing
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Prodigal Son Houghton Gallery 1781 Etching early state
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warrior facing right wearing plumed helmet holding
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death Marcus Atilius Regulus showng nailed tub
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figure supporting tablet representation herm
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Dream Aeneas Aeneas rests shield river god Tiber points upward
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Leaf Aedes Walpolianae mounted two prints Three Soldiers
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warrior shown holding staff leaning rock series
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Head Profile Prodigal Son 1766 Engraving sheet
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Genius Salvator Rosa ca 1662 Etching drypoint
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Horses and cows at a watering hole, Lucas van Uden, Frans van den Wijngaerde, 1615-1673

Horses and cows at a watering, Lucas van Uden, Frans van den Wijngaerde, 1615 - 1673

Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615 - 1673). A River God and Sleeping Soldier, 17th century. Etching

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"Exploring the Enigmatic World of Salvator Rosa (1615-1673)" Step into the captivating realm of Italian artist Salvator Rosa, whose works from 1615 to 1673 continue to mesmerize art enthusiasts. Known for his diverse range of subjects and styles, Rosa's paintings offer a glimpse into his imaginative mind. One such masterpiece is "St. William the Hermit, " painted around 1662. In this piece, Rosa portrays the saint in solitude, surrounded by nature's tranquility. The artist's attention to detail and use of light create an ethereal atmosphere that transports viewers to another time. Rosa also delved into themes like witchcraft, as seen in his series titled "Scenes of Witchcraft. " Painted between 1645 and 1649, these hauntingly beautiful artworks depict different moments throughout the day – morning, day, night, and evening – showcasing Rosa's ability to capture both darkness and light within a single composition. In contrast to these mystical scenes are Rosa's figurine series from 1656-57. These delicate sculptures showcase his talent for capturing human form with intricate details that breathe life into each piece. One can almost imagine them coming alive before their eyes. Rosa was not limited to specific subject matters; he also explored landscapes with works like "Ruins in a Rocky Landscape" from around 1640. This painting showcases his mastery at creating dramatic scenery filled with crumbling ruins against rugged terrain—a testament to his skillful brushwork. Delving deeper into Rosa's artistic genius reveals satirical studies like "Sheet of Satirical Studies (Amorini Riding Phalli)" from the mid-1650s. Through playful imagery and clever symbolism, he challenges societal norms while displaying his wit and humor. The versatility of Salvator Rosa shines through in pieces like "Figures on a Winding Road" from the mid-1600s where he captures the essence of movement and adventure.