Palatina-style Salvator Rosa frame
Unknown Artist
late 17th century
Medium
Poplar
Dimensions
Overall: 24 × 20 1/16 in. (61 × 51 cm) Sight: 12 5/8 × 9 1/4 in. (32.1 × 23.5 cm) Rabbet: 14 5/16 × 10 11/16 in. (36.4 × 27.1 cm)
Classification
Frames
Culture
Southern Italy
Department
Robert Lehman Collection
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Robert Lehman Collection, 1975
Accession Number
1975.1.2176
Art Historical Context
Step into the opulent world of 17th-century Italian Baroque framing with this exquisite *Palatina-style Salvator frame* from Southern Italy. Crafted the late 1600s by an unknown artist, this frame exemplifies the dramatic flair of the era, evoking the bold spirit of painter Salvator Rosa, aapolitan master known for his tempestuous landscapes and rebellious etchings. Though the artist remains anonymous, the frame's design pays homage to Rosa's innovative approach, where ornate surrounds were not mere supports but theatrical enhancements to the artwork within. Made from poplar wood—a lightweigh...