Bidspirit auction | AN IPPOLITO SCARSELLA, CALLED ”LO

AN IPPOLITO SCARSELLA, CALLED ”LO SCARSELLINO” (FERRARA, 1551–1620), THE HOLY FAMILY ON THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT - A tender and atmospheric depiction of the Holy Family walking through a verdant landscape, the Virgin and St. Joseph gently guiding the Christ Child along a winding path bordered by trees and a distant river. The soft light, poetic tonality, and luminous sky evoke Scarsellino’s mature style, reflecting the artist’s synthesis of Venetian chromaticism and Ferrarese narrative elegance. The refined detail of the flora and the gentle expressions of the figures highlight his distinctive humanistic sentiment. The composition relates closely to Scarsellino’s known treatments of sacred journeys and pastoral settings, which combined the devotional intimacy of Correggio with the coloristic sensibility of the Veneto. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Please note that this lot is located in Europe and will be shipped to the winner from our European warehouse. Dimensions: 26 3/8 × 33 in. (67 × 84 cm.) Condition: The copper support is in good condition, slightly bowed as expected with age. The surface shows minor craquelure and scattered retouching. The paint layer is stable, with some age-related wear and thinness in darker passages. Varnish aged and slightly yellowed. Presented in an elaborate carved and gilt frame.