European school (XVIII) - Paesaggio fluviale/costiero

Grande eighteenth-century river landscape – Oil on canvas with frame
Fascinating and important oil-on-canvas painting from the first half of the eighteenth century depicting a wide river landscape with Arcadian inspiration. The scene is characterized by a suggestive atmospheric rendering, with a dramatic sky crossed by broad clouds and glimpses of light typical of Baroque landscape painting.

In the foreground there is a fisherman along the shore, accompanied by pedestrians. The work stands out for its generous format 115 x 79 cm (canvas only), ideal as a living-room piece or for representation.
The painting is presented in good structural conservation, with an antique/consolidated frame and support. The painted surface shows a natural patina of time with darkened varnish, which would greatly benefit from a delicate cleaning to bring out the original brilliancy of the tones. Complete with an elegant carved and gilded wooden frame.
Dimensions with frame: 132 x 95 cm.
Dimensions canvas: 115 x 79 cm.