Salvator Rosa Italian Collection

St. William the Hermit, c. 1662. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
St. William the Hermit, c. 1662

Scenes of Witchcraft, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft, c. 1645-1649. A huge upturn in interest in witchcraft emerged during the 1500s in Europe, but by the middle of the next century--at least among the cultured elite of Florence--a

The Figurine Series: Figurine, 1656-57. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
The Figurine Series: Figurine, 1656-57

The Figurine Series: Figurina, 1656-57. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
The Figurine Series: Figurina, 1656-57

Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Morning, c. 1645-1649. Rosas first scene depicts a young witch who plunges her knife into a writhing amphibian at dawn

Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Day, c. 1645-1649. Rosas scene at noon showcases several hoary hags that exemplify his treatment of witches

Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Night, c. 1645-1649. In the pitch black of night, two groups of men are gathered in a forest. To the left

Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Scenes of Witchcraft: Evening, c. 1645-1649. At dusk, Rosas hags gather around a cauldron. Above their incantations soars a conjured skeleton holding an hourglass symbolizing the brevity of life

Ruins in a Rocky Landscape, c. 1640. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Ruins in a Rocky Landscape, c. 1640. In 1635, Rosa left his native Naples for Rome, the undisputed art center of the 17th century, where a new type of landscape painting was emerging

Sheet of Satirical Studies (Amorini Riding Phalli), c. 1650s. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian)
Sheet of Satirical Studies (Amorini Riding Phalli), c. 1650s. This outrageous and comical sheet stands out as one of the few existing examples of Rosas representation of bawdy material

River Gods. Creator: Unknown
River Gods

Figure Studies (verso), c. 1640-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figure Studies (verso), c. 1640-1649

Figures on a Winding Road, mid-1600s. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figures on a Winding Road, mid-1600s. The vitality of Rosas landscapes is indebted to his practice of constantly drawing the world around him

Figures by a Rocky Pool, 1660 / 1673. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figures by a Rocky Pool, 1660/1673

Figure Studies, c. 1640-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figure Studies, c. 1640-1649

Figure Studies (recto), c. 1640-1649. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Figure Studies (recto), c. 1640-1649

Glaucus and Scylla, c. 1661. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Glaucus and Scylla, c. 1661. Rosa was a prolific and skilled printmaker, producing over 100 etchings throughout his career

Diogenes and His Cup, 1662. Creator: Salvator Rosa (Italian, 1615-1673)
Diogenes and His Cup, 1662

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Salvator Rosa, an Italian artist born in 1615 and passed away in 1673, was a master of capturing the essence of various subjects through his paintings. One such masterpiece is "St. William the Hermit, " created around 1662. In this piece, Rosa depicts the solitude and devotion of St. William as he withdraws from society to seek spiritual enlightenment. Another intriguing collection by Salvator Rosa is "Scenes of Witchcraft" painted between 1645-1649. These works transport viewers into a world filled with mysticism and enchantment, showcasing witches engaged in their craft during different times of day - morning, day, night, and evening. Through these scenes, Rosa delves into the realm of magic and superstition that has fascinated humanity for centuries. Rosa's artistic versatility shines through his "Figurine Series. " Created in 1656-57, these figurines are delicately crafted sculptures that showcase his attention to detail and skillful execution. Each figurine tells its own story within its intricate design. In addition to these captivating pieces, Salvator Rosa also explores landscapes in his artistry. "Ruins in a Rocky Landscape, " painted around 1640, transports us to a desolate yet beautiful world where nature reclaims man-made structures over time. Furthermore, we have glimpses into Rosa's satirical side with his "Sheet of Satirical Studies (Amorini Riding Phalli)" from the 1650s. This series showcases humorous depictions challenging societal norms while maintaining an air of playfulness. Lastly but not leastly are Rosa's figure studies captured on paper's verso around the years 1640-1649. These sketches provide insight into his creative process as he experiments with different poses and compositions before bringing them to life on canvas. Salvator Rosa was undoubtedly an artist who pushed boundaries both aesthetically and thematically throughout his career.