This is the first complete monograph devoted to the 18th-century painter Francesco Foschi (1710-1780), a refined painter famous for his subtle winter landscapes. Foschi"s works were very much in vogue in the late 18th century and sold to the most prestigious members of European society at very high prices. In his characteristic snowy landscapes, Foschi focuses on careful observation of nature, using heavy brushstrokes and painting small figures in a soft, white landscape. The interrelationship of space, figures and nature, shapes and sophisticated colors creates scenes of tranquil harmony and peace.