Landscape with Peasants at a Fountain
The Met
Artist: Francesco Zuccarelli(Italian, Pitigliano 1702–1788 Florence)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 31 1/4 x 47 1/2 in. (79.4 x 120.7 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Bernard M. Baruch, in memory of his wife, Annie Griffen Baruch, 1959
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Landscape with figures, a waterfall, stream, distant town, and trees under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
The painting presents a wide, horizontal landscape under a light blue sky with scattered white and pinkish clouds. The horizon line reveals hazy, distant hills and faint structures. In the midground, a valley stretches across the canvas, featuring a mix of natural elements and human habitation. On the left side of the midground, a cluster of buildings with reddish-brown roofs is nestled among green trees. Moving towards the center, a stream flows, culminating in a small waterfall that cascades under a weathered stone archway. Beyond this, more buildings and a town are visible in the distance, blending into the landscape. The right side of the midground is dominated by a dense cluster of trees with varied green and brown foliage, some appearing gnarled. In the foreground, a dirt path winds from the lower left. Two figures are positioned on this path. A woman stands, carrying a large, light-colored jug on her head, dressed in a white top and blue skirt. Beside her, another figure sits on the ground. A small, dark dog is visible near their feet. To the right of the stream and waterfall, a group of three figures and a sheep are gathered. One woman, dressed in a light-colored gown, stands and points towards the right. Another woman kneels by the water's edge, holding a jug. A man stands nearby, holding a long staff, with a sheep at his feet. The immediate foreground consists of rocky, uneven terrain with patches of green vegetation.
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