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.
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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.