Manner of Domenico Zampieri, called il Domenichino, Landscape with the Expulsion of Hagar, Oil on Canvas, Italy, 17th Century

Domenico Zampieri, called il Domenichino (Bologna, 1581–Naples, 1641), stands as a pivotal figure in early 17th-century Roman painting and a formative influence on the development of landscape art.

This oil on canvas exemplifies his mastery of the form: an expansive, idyllic composition featuring figures in narrative context within a meticulously constructed landscape. Rolling hills crowned by a fortified structure recede into the distance, anchored by a body of water and framed by imposing dark trees.

The palette employs rich, earthy tones in the foreground, contrasted against a luminous sky suffused with warm light—whether dawn or dusk—that creates atmospheric depth and contemplative mood. 

Domenico Zampieri, known as Domenichino, was a leading figure in early 17th-century Roman painting. A pupil of Calvaert and later of Annibale Carracci, he is documented in 1602 working alongside the latter as a collaborator on the decoration of Palazzo Farnese. The artist's fresco cycles are world-renowned; notable examples include the decorations at Palazzo Giustiniani in Bassano di Sutri (1609), the Farnese Chapel in the Abbey of Grottaferrata (1610), the Saint Cecilia Chapel in San Luigi dei Francesi (1611–1614), and the pendentives of the dome and tribune of Sant'Andrea della Valle (1623–1628). 

While he is considered a master of Classicism, Domenichino followed in Annibale’s footsteps to create extraordinary ideal landscapes. These works, featuring streams, lakes, and distant villages as settings for rural scenes or evangelical themes, were pivotal to the development of the landscape genre throughout the Baroque and 18th-century periods. His style significantly influenced masters such as Claude Lorrain, Nicolas Poussin, Gaspard Dughet, and Jan Frans van Bloemen.

Measuring 44 × 100 cm and presented in a traditional gilt wood frame.

Oil on canvas. Italy, 17th century.

This singular masterpiece remains in its original, pristine historical state, capturing a moment in time prior to cleaning and professional restoration. Even in this untouched condition, it displays very well.