Lampara e fiocina

"Lampara e fiocina" (Ref. 114) is an intimate, twilight work portraying a solitary fishing ritual against the imposing silhouette of Capo Mele. Within the 40x40 cm format, Ruggero Ruggieri depicts a young fisherman standing on the stern of a "gozzo" boat, captured in a moment of intense focus while wielding a long harpoon. The scene is dominated by the light of the "lampara" lamp hanging from the boat—a hypnotic glow that pierces the summer sunset's darkness to reveal prey beneath the surface. The oil and palette knife technique emphasizes the contrast between the density of the night sea and the golden reflections of the artificial light, creating a vibrant and deep texture. It is a painting that breathes saltiness and silence, a tribute to nights spent at sea that transforms a youth memory into a timeless artistic vision.