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A vivid, scholarly portrait of Salvator Rosa in the later years of his life, this volume follows the artist through political upheaval, creative ambition, and a slow, powerful decline.
It blends dramatic episodes from Rome and Florence with intimate scenes of Rosa’s work, friendships, and final days, offering a richly textured view of a pivotal figure in Italian art and letters.
This edition traces his flight from Rome, his surviving to paint for patrons, and the intense personal forces that shaped his late pictures and writings. It also delves into his friendships, his controversial satire, and the circumstances of his death, all presented with careful historical context and lively narrative.- Discover how political unrest and court intrigues intersected with an artist’s life and work
- Explore Rosa’s later paintings, engravings, and literary outputs, including his distinctive satires
- See the personal side of his relationships and the social world around him
- Understand the circumstances surrounding his decline, death, and legacy
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an in-depth, era-defining biography of the painter and celebrated poet, Salvator Rosa. Set against the turbulent backdrop of 17th-century Italy, it explores Rosa's influential position within the Neapolitan revolt against Spanish rule, the subsequent persecution he faced, and his escape to Rome and Florence where he would become one of the most celebrated artists of his time. The author uses extensive research and analysis of Rosa's paintings and poetry to uncover the man behind the celebrated image, revealing the depth of Rosa's philosophical and political thought, and the profound ways in which they influenced his art. This book is an invaluable resource for scholars of Rosa's work, Italian history, and the Baroque period, providing fresh perspectives on the nature of artistic genius and the complex relationship between art and politics. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330815892_0
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The Life and Times of Salvator Rosa, Vol 2 Classic Reprint
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