18th-century Italian school, follower of Sebastiano Ricci (1 - Lot 0

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