Lulius (July)

late 17th century

Ludovico Mattioli

Associated Names
Ludovico Mattioli

Artist, Italian, 1662 - 1747

The image depicts a pastoral scene with a church structure positioned off-center to the left. The church is surrounded by lush trees and bushes, creating a tranquil setting. The horizon is low, allowing the church and landscape to dominate the composition. Linear brushstrokes create textures in the greenery, clouds, and architectural details, enhancing the atmosphere. The color palette is monochrome with various shades of gray. Two small figures are walking along a path to the left, and hills rise in the distance. The sky features swirling cloud formations.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 21 × 32.2 cm (8 1/4 × 12 11/16 in.)
    sheet: 21.6 × 33 cm (8 1/2 × 13 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2017.76.9

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Bartsch 1802-1821, no. 85

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Enrico Cortona, Milan); purchased 2017 by NGA.

Associated Names

Bibliography

1802

  • Bartsch, Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna, 1802-1821: Adam. Le peintre graveur. 21 vols. Vienna: J.V. Degen, 1802-1821: 85

Inscriptions

lower left in image: Matthiolus; lower left in plate: Matthiolus; lower center in plate: LVLIVS

Wikidata ID

Q77259389

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