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Summer

Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari (attribuito) XVIII sec. d.C.

The two small paintings on copper dating from the 17th century were originally part of two nocturnal clock exhibits, as is clearly visible from the arched window at the top, which was later filled in.
The night clock had a different mechanism and dial from the traditional ones: the hours, set on three rotating discs, ran in the opening at the top by about 180° and were made visible by a lamp placed inside the case.

Technical information

Author: Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari (attribuito)
Title: Summer
Date: XVIII sec. d.C.
Material and technique: Oil on copper
Size: 39,5x30 cm
Location: Palazzo Pretorio Museum
Second Floor, Mezzanine

The copper exhibits were often painted with allegorical subjects inspired by Time and the Seasons, as in this case, full of symbols, fruit and emblems, in a miniature style. The design was initially attributed to a Roman workshop of watchmakers, the Campani family, and is now attributed to Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari, one of the most esteemed pupils of Carlo Maratta, prince of the Accademia di San Luca, under the pontificate of Clement XI.