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Giacomo Ceruti Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti 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 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Giacomo Ceruti · 1698 – 1767

Portrait of a Woman

1750 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 120 x 96 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Boy with a Basket

1745 · Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan · original 130 x 95 cm

Discover this charming 18th-century portrait of a boy with chickens by Giacomo Ceruti, capturing rustic life; bring home this pastoral masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Same size as the original$50895 × 130 cm Commission at original size

A kitchen still life with cheese, fruit and bread on a table top

Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florence · original 118 x 84 cm

A vibrant kitchen still life by Giacomo Ceruti featuring a bountiful bowl of fruit and rustic textures captures the essence of 18th-century Italian realism, inviting you to bring this timeless masterpiece into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Evening in the Town Square

Palazzo Madama, Turin · original 310 x 222 cm

Discover "Evening in the Town Square" by Giacomo Ceruti (Pitocchetto). A stunning Baroque oil painting of 18th-century Italian life. Explore realism & detail. Buy art reproductions online.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Three Beggars

1736 · Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza, Barcelona · original 131 x 95 cm

Giacomo Ceruti’s ‘Three Beggars,’ a poignant 18th-century oil painting depicting impoverished figures in a dark, evocative style. This masterpiece captures human suffering and resilience, offering a timeless glimpse into the era – discover this powerful artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Same size as the original$51095 × 131 cm Commission at original size

Sleeping Pilgrim

1740 · Fondazione di Studi di Storia dell'Arte Roberto Longhi, Florence · original 212 x 140 cm

Experience the serene genre painting of Sleeping Pilgrim by Giacomo Ceruti (Pitocchetto), capturing 18th-century Italian tranquility; discover this masterpiece reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Portrait of a Man

1750 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid · original 120 x 96 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Card Players

Fondazione Brescia Musei, Brescia

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Still-Life

1736 · Silvano Lodi Collection, Campione d'Italia · original 63 x 68 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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The Laundress

1736 · Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia · original 145 x 130 cm

A charming 1736 scene of domestic life captures two women washing clothes in this evocative painting by Giacomo Ceruti, offering a timeless glimpse into the past that you can bring to your own collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Beggar Resting

1720 · original 128 x 142 cm

A poignant 18th-century masterpiece by Giacomo Ceruti (Pitocchetto), this realistic oil painting captures the weary dignity of a resting beggar through earthy tones and subtle light, inviting you to explore its depth.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Encounter in the Wood

1720 · Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia · original 155 x 188 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Portrait of Marina Cattaneo

Fondazione Brescia Musei, Brescia

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Portrait of a Smoking Man in Oriental Habit

1740 · original 72 x 56 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Evening at the Piazza

1730 · original 210 x 298 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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The Spinner

1730 · Musei Civici d'Arte e Storia, Brescia · original 128 x 146 cm

Discover 'The Spinner' by Giacomo Ceruti (Pitocchetto), a 1730 Italian Baroque masterpiece! Admire its realistic detail, warm tones & tranquil scene. Explore this captivating artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Boy with a Basket of Fish

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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The Dwarf

1720 · original 130 x 180 cm

Admire Giacomo Ceruti’s ‘The Dwarf’ (1720), a captivating oil painting of everyday life in 18th-century Italy. Explore realism, detail & muted tones. Hand-painted reproductions available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Women Working on Pillow Lace (The Sewing School)

1720 · original 150 x 200 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Untitled (D2X8LJ)

1740 · original 65 x 45 cm

Admire 'Old Man with Dog,' a 1740 painting by Giacomo Ceruti (Pitocchetto). Realistic genre scene featuring tender intimacy & classic Baroque style. Hand-painted reproduction available.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Portait of a gentleman

Biennale Internazionale dell'Antiquariato di Firenze, Florence · original 5 x 114 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Little Beggar Girl and Woman Spinning

1720 · original 134 x 159 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Portrait of a Priest

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Women Working on Pillow Lace (detail)

1720

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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Still-Life with Hen, Onion and Pot

1750

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 35 artworks by Giacomo Ceruti
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The artist

Giacomo Ceruti

1698 – 1767

Quick facts

Corpus themesbaroque realism
Copyright statusPublic domain
Also known asil Pitocchetto, Giacomo Antonio Ceruti, Pitocchetto, Il Pittocchetto, Giacomo Il Pitocchetto
Typical colorsphthalo green
Top 3 worksPortrait of a Woman, Boy with a Basket, A kitchen still life with cheese, fruit and bread on a table top
Top-ranked workPortrait of a Woman
Best occasionsmood, focal
NationalityItaly

Biography

The Soul of the Humble: The Life of Giacomo Ceruti

Born in Milan, Giacomo Antonio Melchiorre Ceruti emerged as one of the most empathetic voices of the Italian late Baroque period. While his early years were rooted in the vibrant artistic atmosphere of Milan, his journey led him to Brescia, where he settled with his family in the parish of Sant'Agata. This transition marked the beginning of a career that would forever link his name to the very people he sought to immortalize. Though his initial forays into history painting were noted by some as clumsy, Ceruti found his true calling not in the grand, sweeping narratives of myth or religion, but in the quiet, dignified realities of the common man.

His profound connection to the marginalized members of society—the beggars, the paupers, and the simple craftsmen—was so central to his oeuvre that he earned the affectionate and descriptive nickname Pitocchetto, or "little beggar." This moniker was not merely a label but a testament to his artistic mission: to elevate the subjects of the street to the status of portraiture, treating their struggles and daily labors with a level of respect and psychological depth rarely afforded to the lower classes during the eighteenth century.

A Mastery of Light and Earthly Tones

Ceruti’s technical prowess is most evident in his ability to manipulate light and texture to evoke a sense of profound realism. His style, deeply influenced by the Baroque emphasis on chiaroscuro, utilizes dramatic lighting to create volume and emotional weight within his compositions. In works such as The Spinner, one can observe how he employs subtle shadows and warm colors to cultivate an atmosphere of tranquility and contemplation, drawing the viewer's eye to the intricate details of a woman’s hands or the texture of her clothing.

His palette was often dominated by earthy tones, a choice that reinforced the connection between his subjects and the rugged, natural world they inhabited. Whether depicting the weathered face of a man in The Dwarf or the weary posture of a figure in Beggar Resting, Ceruti used muted colors and rough textures to achieve an authenticity that feels almost tactile. This focus on the material reality of his subjects—the weight of a heavy coat, the coarseness of a thatched roof, or the dampness of laundry in The Laundress—allowed him to bridge the gap between the observer and the observed.

Legacy and Artistic Significance

The historical significance of Giacomo Ceruti lies in his ability to transform genre painting into a medium of profound humanism. While he was capable of executing religious scenes, altarpieces, and even portraits for the local nobility, it is his large-scale depictions of everyday life that secure his place in the canon of Italian art. His work serves as a vital historical window into the social strata of Northern Italy, capturing the essence of 18th-century domesticity and survival.

Today, the enduring power of his vision is preserved in prestigious collections, such as the Musei Civici d'Arte e Storia in Brescia and the Fundación Colección Thyssen-Bornemisza in Spain. Through his empathetic lens, Ceruti ensured that the fleeting moments of the disenfranchised—a moment of rest, a repetitive task, or a quiet gaze—were granted a permanent and dignified existence in the annals of art history.

Questions & Answers

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Where is Giacomo Ceruti from?

Giacomo Ceruti was born in Italy.

By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Aug. 31, 2026

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