Cerchia di Tournier Nicolas

h cm 131 x l cm 94

It depicts a well-known model by Nicolas Tournier, the so-called “Soldier Raising the Flask,” already held in the Estense Collection. The scene shows a soldier in a festive attitude, raising a flask, a typical genre subject combining naturalistic detail with a lively and animated composition. The work highlights the artist’s sensitivity to the portrayal of popular figures and his attention to the rendering of fabrics, accessories, and expressions, distinctive features of Tournier and his circle.