Capriccio con rovine romane
1720
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
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Marco Ricci
Marco Ricci (1676–1730) was an artist, born in Belluno.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich
Capriccio con rovine romane is a 1720 oil by Marco Ricci, a Rococo painting work, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.
This painting depicts a scene with a large, ancient-looking structure in the background, featuring arches and columns. In the foreground, a woman in a white shirt and red skirt stands on steps, holding a staff and looking up. To her right, a man sits on a ledge, while another figure is visible in the distance. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, with the warm tones of the stone contrasting with the cool blues of the sky. This painting showcases the technique of chiaroscuro, a method of using strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth.
Marco Ricci (1676–1730) was an artist, born in Belluno.
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