Ambito dei Carracci (XVII) - Glauco e Scilla - NO RESERVE

Ancient painting, oil on panel, dating from the 17th century, depicting Glaucus and Scylla.

An important panel painting depicting the myth of Glaucus and Scylla, drawn from Ovid's Metamorphoses, here interpreted in a lyrical and narrative taste typical of Emilian culture of the early seventeenth century.
The composition features the sea god Glaucus, recognizable by his serpentine tail and the imploring pose emerging from the waters, as he tries to approach the nymph Scylla, depicted standing and accompanied by putti symbolizing the forces of love and fate. The scene is immersed in a dark and atmospheric landscape, built up with overlapping glazes, which contributes to a strong emotional and narrative tension.
From a stylistic point of view, the work shows evident affinities with the Bologna-based post-Caracci tradition, in particular with the circle of Francesco Albani and with the classical lineage derived from Annibale Carracci. The figures are built with harmonious and well-proportioned anatomies, softly modeled flesh for tonal transitions, light drapery, and a rendering of putti that is lively yet controlled. The painting language favors elegance, narrative clarity, and classical restraint, far from dramatic or naturalistic overtones.
The wooden support, still widespread between the late sixteenth century and the first decades of the seventeenth, confirms an early dating and a probable scholarly destination, presumably for a private setting or a studiolo, in keeping with the subject’s erudite character.
An artwork of notable quality, representative of the Bolognese figurative culture from the early seventeenth century, particularly interesting for its mythological subject, its compositional balance, and its refined atmospheric rendering.

The overall state of preservation is good. Normal signs of aging are visible, with light surface abrasions and cosmetic retouches, compatible with the period of the work. The painted layer remains stable, with an antique patina that is overall well preserved. The panel is in good structural condition, with no active cracks or noticeable warping, only small defects compatible with the era. Overall, the work is structurally solid, aesthetically pleasing, and well preserved, while retaining the physiological traces of time that attest to its authenticity and conservation history.

The painting is accompanied by an important antique wooden frame, carved and gilded, with a black faux-marble finish and gilded corners featuring a radial motif, probably dating to the late 17th century or the early decades of the 18th century. The frame, of Baroque-Classical taste, is perfectly coherent with the era and character of the work, contributing significantly to its aesthetic enhancement.
The frame shows some defects, wear, and restorations, consistent with its age, but it is overall in fairly good structural condition, solid and suitable for the proper display of the work. The frame itself is included as a courtesy and does not constitute an integral part of the artwork; any damage to it will not be grounds for complaint or for canceling the order.

Dimensions of the painting: 31.5 x 49.5 cm - Dimensions of the frame: 42.5 x 59 cm

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