371. Francesco Zerilli (Palerme 1793-1837) Vue de Palerme depuis la villa Belmonte signé, inscrit et daté 'Fra.sco Zerilli disegno dal veroe dipinse in Palermo nel 1826' (sous l'encadrement peint, en bas à gauche) gouache et pierre noire, sur papier signed, inscribed and dated 'Fra.sco Zerilli disegno dal veroe dipinse in Palermo nel 1826' (below the painted margins, lower left) gouache and black chalk on paper 55.9 x 91cm (22 x 35 13/16in). A Sicilian native, Francesco Zerilli captures a breath-taking view of his home town Palermo taken from Villa Belmonte in this large gouache. Known for his delicate brushwork and keen eye for detail, Zerilli presents a vibrant depiction of the city's landscape, highlighting its architectural beauty and the serene ambiance of the surrounding countryside. Another version of the same view was offered at Leclere, Paris, 8 November 2017, lot 68.