Bandits on a Rocky Coast

Salvator Rosa

Created:
Movement:
1660
Baroque
key Notes:
Dramatic landscape; Rugged figures
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Dimensions:
29 1/2 x 39 3/8 in. (74.9 x 100 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Bandits on a Rocky Coast by Salvator Rosa

Bandits on a Rocky Coast, created in 1660 by Salvator Rosa, is an exemplary work of Baroque art, showcasing the artist's mastery in depicting dramatic landscapes and figures. Painted in oil on canvas, the artwork captures a tumultuous scene of bandits amidst a rugged coastal backdrop, reflecting Rosa's fascination with themes of nature and human conflict. Salvator Rosa (1615–1673) was an Italian painter, poet, and printmaker known for his unorthodox and rebellious spirit, which often permeated his art. His works are characterized by their dynamic compositions and a preference for the sublime and the picturesque, influencing later Romantic artists. Rosa's ability to blend landscape with narrative elements in his paintings contributed significantly to the development of landscape painting as a genre. This particular piece exemplifies his skill in creating atmospheric tension and emotional depth, hallmarks of his artistic legacy.

Description of the work:

Bandits on a Rocky Coast by Salvator Rosa

Created in 1660, "Bandits on a Rocky Coast" by Salvator Rosa is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Baroque style with its dramatic use of light and shadow. The artwork depicts a rugged coastal scene inhabited by bandits, showcasing Rosa's fascination with wild landscapes and themes of adventure.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Bandits on a Rocky Coast