Roman Landscape with Viaduct (1788)
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Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld’s masterpiece, *Roman Landscape with Viaduct* (1788), invites viewers into a serene and picturesque scene steeped in idyllic charm and historical allure. This evocative landscape painting portrays a tranquil rural setting in Rome, featuring an ancient viaduct that gracefully arches over a gently flowing river, encircled by lush greenery.In the foreground, the daily life of the countryside unfolds. A group of local villagers — including a herdsman, an elderly couple, and a seated individual playing a stringed instrument — are depicted engaging peacefully with their environment. The presence of livestock, such as cows and goats, adds a lively touch to the serene landscape, enhancing the pastoral feel of the scene.The background is dominated by majestic mountains, partially shrouded by soft cloud formations, which contribute to the depth and atmospheric perspective of the painting. Interspersed are fortified buildings, possibly old castles or manors, which echo the historical richness of the Roman environment.Bidauld’s use of light and shadow, combined with meticulous attention to detail and color, captures the essence of the Roman landscape with a remarkable sense of realism and romanticism.
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Jean-Joseph-Xavier Bidauld was a French painter.
A native of the city of Carpentras, Bidauld first studied painting with his elder brother, Jean-Pierre-Xavier, in Lyons. In 1783 he traveled to Paris, while there, he won the favor of an art dealer and perfume seller named Dulac. This latter subsidized Bidauld's travels in Italy, where for five years he lived in Rome and traveled widely. Most of his contacts within the French artistic community in that city were history painters.