RICCI, Marco
(b. 1676, Belluno, d. 1730, Venezia)

Landscape with River and Figures (detail)

c. 1720
Oil on canvas
Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice

The nephew of Sebastiano Ricci, Marco followed his uncle in his international and artistic adventures, but neglected figure painting for landscapes. He avoided the playful subjects favoured by Zais or Zuccarelli, instead preferring realistic images of the Venetian countryside.

This landscape is another fine example of Marco Ricci's skilful use of light to create intensely real effects.