Figures conversing along a path with cattle grazing, the triumphal Arch of Janus Quadrifrons, Rome, in the background

細節

Norbert van Bloemen (Antwerpen 1670-1746 Amsterdam)
Figures conversing along a path with cattle grazing, the triumphal Arch of Janus Quadrifrons, Rome, in the background
oil on canvas
36.4 x 44.6 cm.

來源

Andrea Busiri Vici, Rome; thence by descent to his son, from whom purchased by the present owners.

注意事項

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拍品專文

Norbert joined his older brothers Jan Frans and Pieter van Bloemen in Rome in circa 1690, where he depicted the everyday Roman street life that became known as bambocciate. He became a member of the Bentveughels and was nicknamed Cefalus of Cephalos.

The present picture depicts the Janus arch with the remains of the original top of circa 356 AD still present. In 1837 the top was demolished by mistake, because it was believed to be medieval.