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Youth smelling a rose (Giovane che odora una rosa), c.1640. Creator: Master of the Annunciation to the Shepherds (active 1620-1660)
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Youth smelling a rose (Giovane che odora una rosa), c.1640. Creator: Master of the Annunciation to the Shepherds (active 1620-1660)
Youth smelling a rose (Giovane che odora una rosa), c.1640. Found in the collection of the Fondazione De Vito
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Giovane che odora una rosa,
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or "Youth Smelling a Rose," is a captivating Baroque painting created around 1640 by the Master of the Annunciation to the Shepherds, an anonymous artist active in Naples during the 17th century. This exquisite oil on canvas work of art, currently housed in the esteemed Fondazione De Vito collection, invites viewers to indulge in the simple yet profound beauty of youth and the passage of time. The painting portrays a young boy, dressed in the fashionable attire of the era, with a serene expression as he leans in to inhale the fragrant bloom of a rose. The delicate petals of the rose contrast sharply against the rough texture of the boy's clothing, emphasizing the fleeting nature of beauty and the enduring quality of youth. The soft, muted colors of the painting create an atmosphere of stillness and silence, allowing the viewer to fully appreciate the innocence and joy expressed in the youth's face. The Master of the Annunciation to the Shepherds expertly captures the essence of poetry in this painting, as the youth's experience of smelling the rose is a universal and timeless moment of beauty and pleasure. The painting's title, "Giovane che odora una rosa," is a testament to the power of the written word, as the phrase is derived from a line in a poem by the Italian poet Giambattista Marino. This connection to literature adds an additional layer of meaning and depth to the painting, making it a true masterpiece of the Baroque period and a treasure of the Italian artistic tradition.
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