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Landscape with a wounded Bandit and other Figures

Andrea Locatelli

1727

oil

canvas

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Landscape

Dominant colour

Landscape with a wounded Bandit and other Figures is a 1727 oil by Andrea Locatelli, a Rococo painting work, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?: Andrea Locatelli
When & what style?: 1727 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a scene with a wounded bandit lying on a rock, surrounded by other figures. The bandit is dressed in a brown tunic and a yellow headscarf, and he appears to be injured. A man in a green tunic and a black hat stands over him, while another figure in a yellow tunic and a black hat looks on. The background features a large tree with a thick trunk and branches that stretch upwards, set against a blue sky with white clouds. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of drama and tension, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure of the wounded bandit. The artist's skillful use of light and shadow adds depth and dimension to the scene, making it feel more realistic and engaging. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.