Hans de Jode (The Hague, 1630 – Vienna, 1663) Fantasy winter landscape with bridge and turret Circa 1650 Oil on canvas (62 x 93, framed 82 x 112) The work is accompanied by an expertise from Dr. Fred G. Meijer (Amsterdam) Full details of the work, and its pendant, on - link - The celebration of winter was, in Flemish landscape painting, an extremely loved and sought-after theme by the cultured clientele of the 17th century, representing a true autonomous artistic trend. As Professor Fred Meijer confirmed, following his in-depth study, this is a typical painting by the Flemish painter Hans de Jode (The Hague, 1630 – Vienna, 1663) and constitutes a true rarity for collectors, as the painter's canvases are almost exclusively the domain of public collections and are difficult to find on the market. In our case, the scene is permeated by that inimitable fairytale aura that made the works of the Flemish master famous, a representation with an enchanted, romantic atmosphere, where small fantasy details and the magical winter atmosphere are exalted, characterized by rough rocky landscapes with bridges, towers and cities on the banks, emphasized by a very accentuated brightness. There is a reduced chromatic palette, with cold and warm tones expertly juxtaposed; an almost unreal silence predominates in the painting, in which everything seems wrapped in an almost unreal quiet, typical of his landscapes. Born in The Hague, the artist had an eventful life, spending most of his life in Italy, in Rome and Venice, and finally in Vienna, working as a painter for the imperial court. The scholar hypothesizes a temporal placement to the Italian period of De Jode, presumably around 1650/1660, when the author stayed in Rome, where he came into contact with the works of Salvator Rosa, as documented by the influence of the latter in his more or less fantastic landscapes, characterized by a fluid and fast brushstroke and a compositional scheme often diagonally, with bizarre patches of trees and a contrasting luminism. For comparison, we can illustrate below some works by the author that show evident analogies with the composition under examination, including: - Landscape with waterfall, 1657, Museo di Castelvecchio (Italy, Verona) https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/paesaggio-hans-de-jode-l-aia-1630-vienna-1663/iwFwgd3S58-HS - Landscape with bathers, Fabre Museum (France, Montpellier) https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jode_Paysage_aux_baigneurs.JP - Mountain landscape with shepherds, 1660, Kromeriz Castle Museum (now National Gallery, Prague - Landscape with river and tower, Christie's (Amsterdam) 2001-11-07, lot 28 https://rkd.nl/nl/explore/images/record?filters%5Bkunstenaar%5D=Jode%2C+Hans+de&query=&start.. - Landscape, Rome C. Sestieri Collection - Landscape with bridge and cross, Valtice Castle, National monument of the Czech Republic https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hans_de_Jode_-_Landscape_with_a_bridge_and_cross.JPG ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The painting is completed by a pleasant gilded wooden frame. The work is sold with a certificate of guarantee and authenticity, with a descriptive iconographic sheet. We handle and organize the transport of purchased works, both for Italy and abroad, through professional and insured carriers. It is also possible to see the painting in the gallery in Riva del Garda, by appointment; we will be happy to welcome you to show you our collection of works. Contact us, without obligation, to receive any further information. Follow us also on : https://www.instagram.com/galleriacastelbarco/?hl=it https://www.facebook.com/galleriacastelbarco/