An important Italian painting from the second half of the 17th century. Oil on canvas artwork, of remarkable pictorial quality, it depicts a peasant couple with tools. The painting features a striking composition, characterized by two figures depicted half-length against a dark background. The man, facing the viewer with an intense gaze, holds a spade and a pickaxe, flanked by an elderly woman holding a vegetable in her hands and carrying a distaff, an ancient tool used in spinning. The tools placed at the center of the scene take on an almost symbolic function, transforming the painting into a true celebration of peasant life.
The quality of the physiognomy is particularly fascinating, evident in the deep wrinkles of the female face, the robust hands, and the restrained postures of the protagonists. The artist does not simply depict the facial features with naturalistic precision, but also manages to convey the inner and psychological dimension of the characters. In terms of style and figurative sensibility, the artwork appears to be linked to the naturalistic tradition of Lombard genre painting, which developed between the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
This is a painting with a strong personality, ideal for collectors of period paintings, particularly suited to historic residences, country homes, or elegant contemporary interiors where it can serve as a refined contrast. This painting is part of a pair (see photo and request the price of the pair if still available). The painting has already been restored with re-lining, replacement of the stretcher, and retouching of small areas of color. Overall, it is in good condition.
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- North Africa and the Middle East : 2 - 4 weeks
- Sub-Saharan Africa : 2 - 4 weeks
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