A luminous and romantic painting by Gaspare Vanvitelli of Florence seen from afar, with two very tall maritime cypresses. Florence lies in the distance among the Tuscan hills, fortified by its walls, with the Cathedral and the bell tower standing out. On this occasion Vanvitelli, about to arrive in Florence, was so struck by the beauty of the place that he had his carriage stop so that he could set the scene on canvas. On the right rise two maritime pines, with travellers at their foot. The painting is lit from the east, beneath a fine clear sky crossed by the occasional cloud.
This painting is part of the output Vanvitelli produced during his stays in Tuscany. The painting is part of the The Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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