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511 - Roman Charity. Niccolò Tornioli. Sienese School. 17th centur…
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Estimate €8,000 - €15,000
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Roman Charity. Niccolò Tornioli. Sienese School. 17th century Oil on canvas. Dimensions 122 x 94 cm. This composition, imbued with a powerful moral message, is inspired by the classical Roman tale of Caritas, in which a young woman secretly feeds her elderly father whilst he is imprisoned to save him from death. The scene brings the protagonists together in a close, confined space that emphasises the intimacy of the gesture. The elderly man, with his aged physique and pleading expression, turns his gaze towards his daughter, whose demeanour conveys serenity, compassion and moral fortitude. The physical proximity between the two figures forms the narrative core of the work and transforms the episode into a powerful celebration of filial piety. The directional lighting highlights the faces, hands and exposed parts of the body, creating intense contrasts that reinforce the dramatic dimension of the scene and generate an atmosphere of profound emotional contemplation. The richness of the folds in the drapery, the tactile quality of the fabrics and the careful rendering of the flesh tones reveal a remarkable painterly sensitivity. From a compositional perspective, the arrangement of the figures in the foreground facilitates an immediate understanding of the narrative, whilst the dark backgrounds eliminate extraneous elements to focus attention on the moral and psychological content of the event. Stylistically, the work fully embodies the Italian Baroque culture of the mid-17th century, characterised by its interest in human emotion, restrained theatricality, and the expressive use of chiaroscuro. The painting is related to versions of this theme associated with Niccolò Tornioli, an artist trained in Siena and active in Rome, whose work combines the naturalist tradition with a marked dramatic sensibility. The scene transforms a classical narrative into a visual reflection on virtue, sacrifice and compassion, becoming a prime example of the Baroque’s ability to unite ...
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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