Who painted Landscape with Philemon and Baucis?

Landscape with Philemon and Baucis was painted by Sinibaldo Scorza in 1620.

Where can I see Landscape with Philemon and Baucis?

Landscape with Philemon and Baucis is held by National Galleries Scotland.

What movement is Landscape with Philemon and Baucis?

Landscape with Philemon and Baucis is associated with Early Baroque Italian.

Artwork

Landscape with Philemon and Baucis

Sinibaldo Scorza , 1620

Landscape with Philemon and Baucis is an oil painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Sinibaldo Scorza. It dates from 1620 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

Landscape with Philemon and Baucis is a 1620 oil painting by Sinibaldo Scorza, an Italian artist from a Piedmontese aristocratic family.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a scene from classical mythology, set in a natural landscape. It shows two figures, Philemon and Baucis, standing before a thatched hut with a cow at rest nearby, conveying a sense of serenity.

Technique & Style

Scorza's work exemplifies the early Baroque period's fusion of narrative and landscape elements. The composition blends figures and environment, characteristic of his landscape-focused practice developed in Genoa.

History & Provenance

The painting is now part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection, representing Scorza's contribution to the era's artistic trends.