Thomas Wijck (1616–1677) - Marinai a riva al fiume

Condition: Excellent inked impression, good state of preservation with slight foxing and browning. The paper shows a light and natural browning with time, the print cropped to the edge of the plate, a spot in the upper right, all as shown in the photo;
Support: Lightweight paper;
Shipping: INSURED shipment via Bartolini/DPD courier. To use the insurance coverage, any damage to the neck must be reported to the courier at delivery. Otherwise, the insurance reimbursement procedure cannot be activated.
Provenance: Private collection;

Thomas Wijck (Beverwijk, circa 1616 – Haarlem, 1677) was an important Dutch painter and printmaker of the Golden Age, famed for his Italian views and genre scenes. Key elements of his biography and style. The journey to Italy: He visited Rome around 1640, joining the Bamboccianti, a group of Flemish and Dutch painters who depicted the daily life of Rome’s popular classes. The Dutch Italianate masters: Like his contemporaries, he remained fascinated by Mediterranean light, Roman ruins, and the Lazio countryside, elements he continually incorporated into his works even after returning home. The preferred subjects: Besides landscapes with ruins (such as the etching you showed), Wijck is renowned for his paintings of interiors of alchemist workshops, Mediterranean port markets, and Roman courtyards. The stay in London: He worked in England in the 1660s, where he painted views of London before and after the Great Fire of 1666.
The Monogram TW: In his prints and engravings, Wijck often signed with an elegant interweaving of his initials in the corner of the plate, a detail essential for art historians in attributing his graphic works.