18th-century Italian school, follower of Sebastiano Ricci (1659-1734)
France, in the guise of Minerva, defeats Ignorance and protects the Arts
Oil on canvas (lining)
114 x 91 cm
Signed S. Ricci lower center
Remake of Ricci's work at the Musée du Louvre, Paris (inv. 562)
The work presented here is a reproduction of Sebastiano Ricci's painting in the Musée du Louvre in Paris, sent by the painter to Paris on May 28, 1718 as a reception piece for the Royal Academy of Painting, where he was accepted as a member the same year. The subject represents Wisdom in the guise of Minerva, trampling Ignorance, in the guise of a demon, protecting the Arts, symbolized by the winged young woman. Some specialists even saw in it, more than triumphant France, the personification of the Académie itself, rewarding Excellence.
Expert : Alexis BORDES
Sale at the request of AGRASC, legal fees : 14,28%TTC
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