Salvator Rosa
From The Arthur Conan Doyle Encyclopedia
Historical figure.
Salvator Rosa (1615 - 15 march 1673) was an Italian Baroque painter, whose romanticized landscapes and history paintings, often set in dark and untamed nature, exerted considerable influence from the 17th century into the early 19th century. In his lifetime he was among the most famous painters, known for his flamboyant personality, and regarded as an accomplished poet, satirist, actor, musician, and printmaker, as well.
In the Sherlock Holmes stories
- Thaddeus Sholto said that a connoisseur could perhaps throw a doubt upon the Salvator Rosa painting he had (SIGN 529).
