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Scagliola Attributed to A. Seytter - Italy XVIII Century

Temple of Clitunno between Fugl.ni and Spoleti alle Vene

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Scagliola Attributed to A. Seytter - Italy XVIII Century

Temple of Clitunno between Fugl.ni and Spoleti alle Vene

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Scagliola Attributed to A. Seytter - Italy XVIII Century - Temple of Clitunno between Fugl.ni and Spoleti alle Vene

Features

Temple of Clitunno between Fugl.ni and Spoleti alle Vene

Age:  18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Origin:  Roma, Italy

Material:  Scagliola Chalk

Description

Trompe-l'oeil scagliola to emulate a breccia top on which a sanguine engraving is placed, the corners folded to increase the effect of illusion. The engraving depicts an ancient temple placed on a high base and with a tetrastyle pronaos framed between two pilasters, surmounted by a tympanum. In the background you can see a series of arches, while in the foreground a watercourse, crossed by a small bridge with arches. At the bottom right there is the writing that allows to identify the represented site: "Temple of Clitunno between Fugl.ni [Foligno n.d.r.] and Spoleti alle Vene".

Product Condition:
Product in fair condition showing some signs of wear.

Dimensions (cm):
Height: 28
Width: 38

With certificate of authenticity

Certificate issued by:  Enrico Sala

Additional Information

Notes historical bibliographic

This scagliola belongs to the production licensed in the eighteenth century by some members of a family of German origin: the Seytter (or Seyter). These artists took up the duotone typical of the Scagliola Carpi, but using a red hatch on a white background capable of imitating the sanguine engraving; the illusory effect of the trompe-l'oeil is further achieved by the representation of the sheet with folded corners, as if it were actually placed on a marble surface. In particular, our work can be attributed to Amedeo Seytter, whose corpus is characterized precisely by the preference for rural landscapes and whims with archaeological ruins. Another peculiar element of this artist is the choice of creating brecciated effect backgrounds. These characteristics are also found in the example in question, for which it is also possible to indicate the successful reference model. Seytter has in fact translated into scagliola a print by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), depicting the temple of Clitunno, located between Foligno and Spoleto. Belonging to the Roman views, Piranesi engraved this work for the first time in 1748, a dating which therefore constitutes the post quem term for the realization of our scagliola. The transposition, while being quite faithful, shows licenses that Amedeo Seytter has granted himself, such as the addition of some trees.

Age: 18th Century / 1701 - 1800

18th Century / 1701 - 1800

Material: Scagliola Chalk

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