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Andrea Celesti Most Popular Paintings

The 18 artworks by Andrea Celesti our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 18 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Andrea Celesti · 1637 – 1712

Feast of Belshazzar by Andrea Celesti, 1705

1705 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 157 x 203 cm

Experience Rembrandt's dramatic depiction of Belshazzar’s Feast! Explore the opulent colors and masterful composition of this iconic biblical masterpiece housed at the National Gallery.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Madonna with Saints

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 275.0 x 155.0cm

This dramatic Baroque painting by Andrea Celesti features the Madonna with Saints. Explore this masterpiece of light and shadow today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Holy Family

Fondazione Brescia Musei, Brescia

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Andrea Celesti: Presentation of Jesus at the Temple

1710 · San Zaccaria, Венеция · original 314 x 261 cm

Admire Andrea Celesti’s ‘Presentation of Jesus at the Temple’ (1710), a dramatic Baroque masterpiece! Explore its opulent details, dynamic composition & rich symbolism in this stunning 314x261cm oil painting.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Christ in the House of Simon, Andrea Celesti

1674 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 187.0 x 139.2cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$979139 × 187 cm Commission at original size

Last Communion of St. Mary Magdalene

Fondazione Brescia Musei, Brescia

Explore Andrea Celesti’s 'Last Communion of St. Mary Magdalene,' a dramatic Baroque oil painting rich in emotion & light. Witness swirling drapery, expressive figures, and symbolic depth – a captivating piece for art collectors.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Alexander and roxanne

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Lot and His Daughters

Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 126.0 x 181.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Expulsion of Hagar

Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 125.7 x 182.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Amnon's outrage on behalf of his sister tamar; absalom orders the murder of amnon

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Andrea Celesti, Madonna and child with Saints Anne, Joachim, and Benedict (1693)

1693 · Museo Diocesano, Brescia

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Esther before King Ahasuerus

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Virgin and Child with the Infant St John Appearing to St....e and St Anthony

Admire Andrea Celesti’s ‘The Virgin & Child.’ A stunning Venetian Baroque painting of Mary, Jesus, St. John & Saints. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Virgin of the Grapes.

Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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King David Playing the Zither

original 135 x 198 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
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A female figure surrounded by desporting putti, Andrea Celesti

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Andrea Celesti: Queen Jezabel Being Punished by Jehu

original 99 x 152 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
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Moses saved from the waters.

Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 23 artworks by Andrea Celesti
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The artist

Andrea Celesti

1637 – 1712

Quick facts

Typical colorsphthalo green, espresso
Lifespan75 years
Museums on APSKunsthistorisches Museum, Bavarian State Painting Collections, Hermitage Museum, San Zaccaria, Fondazione Brescia Musei
Works on APS23
Top-ranked workFeast of Belshazzar
Art periodEarly Modern
Color intensitymonochromatic
NationalityItaly

Biography

The Venetian Master of Light and Drama

In the vibrant, water-bound splendor of late seventeenth-century Venice, Andrea Celesti emerged as a formidable force of the Baroque era. Born in 1637, Celesti’s life and artistry were deeply intertwined with the shifting tides of Venetian culture. His early training, shaped by the disciplined hands of Matteo Ponzoni and later Sebastiano Mazzoni, instilled in him a foundation of academic rigor. Yet, as his career unfolded, one could witness a breathtaking metamorphosis in his technique. The heavy, almost turgid weightiness that characterized his early compositions gradually dissolved, giving way to a luminous, fluid brushstroke that captured the ephemeral essence of light and movement—a hallmark of the maturing Venetian style.

Celesti’s ascent within the Venetian social and artistic hierarchy was marked by significant prestige and occasional scandal. His early years in Venice were defined by monumental labors, ranging from intricate frescoes for the main salon of the Palazzo Erizo to prestigious commissions within the Doge's Palace. In 1676, his talent earned him the honor of painting a portrait of Doge Nicolò Sagredo for the Sala dello Scrutinio, and by 1681, he was formally bestowed with the title of Cavalieri by Doge Alvise Contarini. However, the artist’s legendary wit may have been his undoing in the capital; local lore tells of a daring moment when Celesti, following a public exhibition in Piazza San Marco, allegedly depicted the Doge with the ears of a donkey. This act of satirical defiance forced him to flee Venice under the protection of his patron, Scipione Delaj, leading him toward a new chapter of creative flourishing in the inland territories.

A Legacy Carved in Canvas and Stone

The relocation from the lagoons of Venice to the shores of Lake Garda allowed Celesti to establish a prolific studio in Brescia and later Toscolano. It was here that his religious fervor and narrative mastery found their most enduring expression. Working extensively for the Delaj family, he embarked on an ambitious cycle of canvases for the Cathedral of Peter and Paul in Toscolano. These works, which include The Vocation of Paul and Andrew and St. Peter Heals the Sick, demonstrate his ability to weave complex theological themes into sweeping, dramatic compositions that command the viewer's attention.

His later achievements were characterized by a profound ability to decorate sacred spaces with both grandeur and intimacy. His contributions to the church of San Zaccaria and his return to Toscolano to paint the Massacre of the Innocents showcase an artist capable of handling both the epic scale of historical tragedy and the delicate nuances of divine light. Celesti’s significance lies not only in his technical evolution but in his role as a bridge between the structured academic traditions of the mid-seventeenth century and the more expressive, atmospheric freedom that would define the coming era. Through his hands, the heavy shadows of the past were transformed into the radiant, dancing light of the Venetian Baroque.

Questions & Answers

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By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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