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Guercino - Wikipedia. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (February 8, 1591 – December 22, 1666), [1] better known as (il) Guercino[2] (Italian pronunciation: [ɡwerˈtʃiːno] ⓘ), was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Cento in the Emilia region, who was active in Rome and Bologna.
Guercino was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Emilia, known for his naturalism and luminosity. Learn about his life, works, influences and legacy on Wikiart.org, a visual art database.
- Italian
- December 22, 1666
- Cento, Italy
Il Guercino was an Italian painter whose frescoes freshly exploited the illusionistic ceiling, making a profound impact on 17th-century Baroque decoration. His nickname Il Guercino (“The Squinting One”) was derived from a physical defect.
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Guercino was a Bolognese painter who combined Caravaggio's chiaroscuro with a soft charm. He worked for Pope Gregory XV and painted frescoes and altarpieces in Rome and Bologna.
Guercino was a Bolognese painter of the Baroque period, known for his naturalistic figures and dramatic chiaroscuro light. He was influenced by the Carracci, Venetian artists, and Guido Reni, and painted for popes, cardinals, and dukes.
Mar 13, 2020 · Guercino Madonna Mourning: Studies for the Entombment of Christ, c. 1656 Study for Jacob Blessing the Sons of Joseph (recto); Sketches: Saint Christopher; Two Figures in Conversation over Money (verso), c. 1620
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A dramatic and theatrical painting by the Italian Baroque master Guercino, depicting the biblical story of Samson's betrayal and blindness. Learn more about the artist, the composition, the frame, and the provenance of this artwork from The Met's collection.
