1706
oil
canvas
From the collection of Ashmolean Museum
Mountainous Landscape with Groups of Monks is a 1706 oil by Sebastiano Ricci, held at Ashmolean Museum.
This painting presents a mountainous landscape with groups of monks. The scene is set in a valley, with a cross in the center and a distant town visible in the background. The monks are dressed in white robes and are engaged in various activities, such as praying, reading, and conversing. The painting features a dramatic sky with clouds, which adds to the sense of depth and atmosphere. The use of chiaroscuro creates a strong contrast between light and dark, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figures. The artist's use of chiaroscuro technique creates a sense of drama and tension in the painting. To learn more about this technique, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Sebastiano Ricci (1 August 1659 – 15 May 1734) was an Italian Baroque painter of the late Baroque period in Venetian painting.
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