17th-Century Neapolitan School, The Assumption Of San Gennaro 1860s Holland Condition

Holland Condition

Note how the heavy clouds on the right are offset by the trees that lean to our left

following an examination under UV

Foss loved this area and he’s captured the effects of light so beautifully as it illuminates the lake and three grazing sheep

Joan Rockingham

17th-Century Neapolitan School, The Assumption Of San Gennaro 1860s Holland ConditionA 17th century Neapolitan School depiction of the Assumption Of San Gennaro. This energetic and evocative painting was almost certainly designed for public worship. The central figure, San Gennaro (or Saint Januarius), is the patron saint of Naples and his bones are preserved at Naples Cathedral. Hes believed to have been martyred during the Christian persecution under Emperor Diocletian and this forms an aspect of the painting. Note how the artist