Gio Raffaele Badaracco (genova 1648-1726), Rachel And Jacob, Genoese Baroque Painting
Artist: Gio Raffaele Badaracco (genova 1648 - 1726)
An important painting depicting the biblical episode of Rachel and Jacob, taken from the Old Testament. The scene depicts the moment Jacob first meets the young Rachel and falls in love with her, set in an evocative rural landscape with flocks of sheep, a farmhouse, and surrounding figures.
The sacred narrative is here reinterpreted in a Baroque style, intense and sensual, with the female figure as the protagonist, captured in an eloquent gesture that alludes to Jacob's destiny, destined to work for seven years in Laban's service to win her hand in marriage.
The work shows clear influences from Roman painting culture, particularly Carlo Maratta, combined with the Genoese tradition of Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (il Grechetto). The stylistic characteristics, the quality of execution, and the physiognomic models, especially in Rachel's face, allow the painting to be attributed to the Genoese painter Gio Raffaele Badaracco (1648–1726).
Badaracco, who trained between Genoa and Rome, created important decorative cycles and paintings of both sacred and profane subjects, distinguishing himself for his narrative style rich in movement, pathos, and chromatic refinement.
Dimensions:
149x129 (with frame)
125x99 (without frame)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The artwork is sold with acertificate of authenticity and guarantee.
We take care of and organize theshipping of purchased artworks, both within Italy and internationally, throughprofessional and insured couriers.
No additional costs will becharged if the artwork is collected directly by the buyer at our gallery.
For shipments outside Italy,delivery times are estimated at a minimum of 15 days, which may vary dependingon the export permit procedures.
The artwork can be viewed at ourgallery in Orzinuovi (BS), where we will be pleased to welcome you and presentour collections.
We remain at your completedisposal, also by phone, at the following numbers:
+39 340 217 2217
+39 340 241 7919
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The sacred narrative is here reinterpreted in a Baroque style, intense and sensual, with the female figure as the protagonist, captured in an eloquent gesture that alludes to Jacob's destiny, destined to work for seven years in Laban's service to win her hand in marriage.
The work shows clear influences from Roman painting culture, particularly Carlo Maratta, combined with the Genoese tradition of Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (il Grechetto). The stylistic characteristics, the quality of execution, and the physiognomic models, especially in Rachel's face, allow the painting to be attributed to the Genoese painter Gio Raffaele Badaracco (1648–1726).
Badaracco, who trained between Genoa and Rome, created important decorative cycles and paintings of both sacred and profane subjects, distinguishing himself for his narrative style rich in movement, pathos, and chromatic refinement.
Dimensions:
149x129 (with frame)
125x99 (without frame)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The artwork is sold with acertificate of authenticity and guarantee.
We take care of and organize theshipping of purchased artworks, both within Italy and internationally, throughprofessional and insured couriers.
No additional costs will becharged if the artwork is collected directly by the buyer at our gallery.
For shipments outside Italy,delivery times are estimated at a minimum of 15 days, which may vary dependingon the export permit procedures.
The artwork can be viewed at ourgallery in Orzinuovi (BS), where we will be pleased to welcome you and presentour collections.
We remain at your completedisposal, also by phone, at the following numbers:
+39 340 217 2217
+39 340 241 7919
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/barbierifineart/
28 000 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Width: 125
Height: 99
Reference (ID): 1734046
Availability: In stock
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