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The image depicts a rural landscape with figures and animals close to us, a cluster of trees leaning towards the right, and a thatched roof house in the distance. The horizon line is low, showcasing distant hills and trees under a dramatic sky. The brushwork is dynamic, capturing movement, notably in the wind-swept trees. The color palette features earthy tones and cooler hues dominating the sky. A church spire slightly punctures the skyline to the right, amid swirling clouds and wildlife, enhancing the depth and activity within the scene.
National Gallery of Art · Drawing
A Stormy Landscape
Marco Ricci
- Date
- c. 1725
- Medium
- gouache on kidskin backed with paper
- Dimensions
- overall (approximate): 30.6 × 44.3 cm (12 1/16 × 17 7/16 in.)
- Classification
- Drawing
- Accession number
- 1980.13.1
- Credit line
- Ailsa Mellon Bruce Fund and Gift of David Tunick
- Time span
- 1701 to 1725
- Department
- CG-E
Subjects and terms
- Baroque
- Venetian
- topographical
- landscape
- Weather
Provenance
Princess Sophia Matilde [1773-1844], Gloucester; Henry, Duke of Grafton; (David Tunick, Inc.); acquired 1980 by the National Gallery of Art.
NGA object ID 57544. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.