Salvator Rosa among the Brigands 1844 - 1859

"Salvator Rosa among the Brigands" is a print by Adolphe Pierre Riffaut, depicting the Italian Baroque painter Salvator Rosa surrounded by bandits in a dramatic mountain landscape. Created between 1844 and 1859, this print captures the spirit of Romanticism, with its emphasis on emotion and the sublime. The image, created using etching and aquatint techniques, showcases a dark and atmospheric scene, typical of Riffaut's style. This print, now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, showcases a powerful moment in Salvator Rosa's life, a painter known for his depictions of rugged landscapes and rebellious subjects.