Guercino

Italian · 1591–1666

Baroque

The vigorous naturalism of his early manner contrasts with the classical equilibrium of his later works.

Independent artist guide by Momentable. Biography from Wikipedia; artworks credited to the museums that hold them.

Stream Guercino Wikipedia

Amnon and Tamar — The living window: art moves here the way it moves in your living room.

works in the Momentable archive: 17works in the Momentable archive
museums hold them: 2museums hold them
life: 1591–1666life
movement: Baroquemovement

The work

A selection of 3 works, free to stream.

Amnon and Tamar

Guercino · National Gallery of Art

Joseph and Potiphar's Wife

Guercino · National Gallery of Art

Self-Portrait before a Painting of "Amor Fedele"

Guercino · National Gallery of Art

Who Guercino was

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, better known as (il) Guercino, was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Cento in the Emilia region, who was active in Rome and Bologna. The vigorous naturalism of his early manner contrasts with the classical equilibrium of his later works. His many drawings are noted for their luminosity and lively style.

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