Battle scene
Battle scene
Oil on canvas laid on panel
Both enclosed in a gilt frame
Provenance: Property of the late Elizabeth O’Kelly, formerly of The Dower House, Emo Court
Born in Parma, Italy, Francesco Antonio Simonini (Italian, 1686-1753) specialised in depicting battle scenes. These paintings were often on a small scale and painted as pairs. He was influenced by the works of Jacques Courtois (French-Italian, 1621-1675). He worked in Venice for his patron, Count Johann Matthias Von der Schulenburg (German, 1661-1747) who resided at the Palazzo Loredan on The Grand Canal. Here he painted a series of oil paintings commemorating the Count's famous battles. His paintings and drawings are appreciated for their vigour and spontaneity.
A battle scene by Simonini can be seen at The National Gallery, London.

Dimensions:6¼ x 7½ inches (16 x 19 cm.) (2)