18th century Italian panel painting

Name: 18th Century Italian Panel Painting
SKU: as754a6600
Price: 8700.00 GBP
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A rare 18th-century Italian painting. Oil on panel artwork depicting a captivating mythological subject, Mercury delivers the infant Bacchus to the Nymphs of Mount Nysa. According to myth, Bacchus (or Dionysus to the Greeks) was the son of Jupiter and the mortal Semele. Juno, jealous and vengeful, convinced the woman to ask Jupiter to reveal himself in his divine form. When the god appeared, the young woman was instantly incinerated, but Jupiter managed to save their child, sewing him into his own thigh. Then, to protect him from Juno, he entrusted the child to Mercury, who took him to a distant place where he grew up among the nymphs of Mount Nysa.

Artwork of remarkable pictorial quality attributed to the great painter Fedele Fischetti (1732-1792). Among the most important figures of 18th-century Naples, he is famous for having frescoed the Royal Palace of Caserta. His works are characterized by allegorical subjects or those depicting sacred and mythological scenes with an elegant and refined Rococo sensibility.

The theatrical composition displays all the hallmarks of Fischetti's painting: the dynamism of the figures, the richness of the colors, and the diffused luminosity, enhanced by a precious gold background. (The painting is not currently accompanied by an expert opinion, but one can be requested upon payment of the relevant additional costs.) The painting has already been restored with new parquetry on the back and retouching of the color in small areas. It has some old woodworm holes, now inactive, but is overall in good condition. Internal dimensions: H 68 x W 73 cm. As each of our products will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and warranty and photographic documentation. Every item will be packed in a custom-made wooden box. Free shipping in Europe and UK (import and custom duties NOT included). Worldwide shipping at affordable prices, ask us a shipping quote. BUY IN INSTALLMENTS INTEREST FREE.

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DimensionsH 70 x W 74 x D 3 cm Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art > Antique Oil Paintings Date 1760 Mid 18th Century Antiques Material Oil Painting on Panel Origin Italian Condition The painting has already been restored with new parquetry on the back and retouching of the color in small areas. It has some old woodworm holes, now inactive, but is overall in good condition. Item code as754a6600 / 01066 Status For Sale

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