1495
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
View of Florence from the South West is a 1495 paint by Francesco Rosselli, a Early Renaissance work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting is a panoramic view of Florence, Italy, from the southwest. The city is depicted in the center, with the Duomo and other buildings visible. The surrounding hills and mountains are shown in the background, with a river running through the foreground. The painting is done in a Renaissance style, with a focus on realism and detail. The artist has used a range of colors to capture the texture and atmosphere of the city and its surroundings. The painting is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which is known for its extensive collection of Renaissance art.
The artwork is a depiction of Florence as seen from the southwest, created by Francesco Rosselli in 1495. It was accepted by HM Government in lieu of Estate Duty in 2015 and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum with support from the Art Fund and Ida Carrara. Previously, it was likely owned by George John, 5th Lord Vernon, and passed through descent at Sudbury Hall before being sold at Sotheby’s in 1946. The painting later came into the possession of Herbert Bier and his wife by 1948.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Francesco Rosselli was an Italian miniature painter, and engraver of maps and old master prints.
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