Pair of antique paintings from Naples, early 18th century.

Two early oils on canvas, attributed to Neapolitan painter Domenico Brandi, depicting the Ponte Mammolo and an idyllic landscape with figures.

The first painting depicts an idyllic landscape with classical architectural ruins reminiscent of ancient Rome, where shepherds and their flocks can be seen in the foreground near a stream.

The second painting contrasts a dark foreground, populated by shepherds and flocks, with a background of ruins (the Ponte Mammolo) and a cloudy sky.

Historical notes: Accompanied by period gilded frames, these paintings are attributed to the Neapolitan landscape painter Domenico Brandi. Trained by his father, a talented perspective artist and decorator, the artist was inspired by the Neapolitan landscape tradition, particularly that of Gargiulo, before moving to Rome, where he worked in Rosa da Tivoli's studio. In the Eternal City, Domenico acquired his master's talent for illustration and his delicate bucolic spirit. Our paintings elegantly express this blend of literary tradition and picturesque vision of nature, which would characterize his entire career. De Dominici mentions him as an animal painter, whose work influenced that of Michele Pagano (Naples, 1697; 1732) and Nicola Viso (1724; 1742).

Provenance: Naples, early 18th century.

Dimensions: 155 x 115 cm.

Condition : Slight wear to frames.

Document : Certificate of authenticity.

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