Summer by Francesco de' Rossi (Francesco Salviati), "Cecchino"

Summer 1550

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Francesco de' Rossi, also known as "Cecchino" Salviati, painted "Summer" in 1550. This circular oil painting, likely from a ceiling, depicts a figure in profile, turned away from the viewer. The figure appears to be leaning forward, draped in a red cloth. The background is a dark blue, suggesting a night sky or a shadowy interior. The painting is a good example of Salviati's work in the Mannerist style, characterized by elongated figures, dramatic poses, and a heightened sense of emotion.