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Giulio Romano Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Giulio Romano 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 Giulio Romano · 1499 – 1546

Adoration of the Shepherds (detail)

1535 · The Louvre, Paris

Experience the dramatic chiaroscuro of Giulio Romano's 1535 Adoration of the Shepherds; explore this vibrant Renaissance masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Adoration of the Shepherds

1535 · The Louvre, Paris · original 275 x 212 cm

Admire Giulio Romano’s ‘Adoration of the Shepherds’ (1535), a Baroque masterpiece showcasing dramatic chiaroscuro & celestial scenes. Explore this iconic Renaissance artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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The Lovers

1525 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 163 x 337 cm

Discover "The Lovers" by Giulio Romano (1525). A sensual Renaissance masterpiece depicting passion & intimacy. Explore this iconic artwork's history & beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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The Circumcision

The Louvre, Paris · original 115 x 122 cm

Experience Giulio Romano’s dramatic ‘The Circumcision,’ a monumental oil painting depicting this pivotal biblical scene with dynamic figures and an ornate background. A captivating Renaissance artwork perfect for your space – discover or own it.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Same size as the original$556122 × 115 cm Commission at original size

Virgin and Child with the Infant St John

1523 · Galleria Borghese, Rome · original 126 x 85 cm

This stunning Virgin and Child painting by Giulio Romano showcases Raphael’s influence and embodies the elegance of Mannerism. Created in 1523, it depicts Mary holding Jesus tenderly while surrounded by flowers and a simple interior, reflecting Romano's skill as a painter and architect.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Same size as the original$46085 × 126 cm Commission at original size

Virgin with the Child

1520 · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 105 x 77 cm

Admire 'Virgin with the Child' by Giulio Romano (1520). A stunning High Renaissance masterpiece featuring Mary and infant Jesus, showcasing intricate details & masterful artistry. Explore a timeless classic!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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View of the Sala dei Giganti (vault and south wall)

1526 · Palazzo del Tè, Mantua

View of the Sala dei Giganti (vault and south wall)

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Portrait of a Woman

1531 · Royal Collection, London · original 115 x 90 cm

Admire Giulio Romano's 'Portrait of a Woman,' a captivating Mannerist masterpiece from 1531, showcasing a regal woman’s enigmatic gaze and exquisite attire. Explore its rich history & artistic details.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Victory, Janus, Chronos, and Gaea

1532 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 374 x 317 cm

Witness 'Victory, Janus, Chronos, and Gaea' by Giulio Romano – a masterful 1532 fresco depicting mythological figures & timeless themes. Explore its rich symbolism & artistic brilliance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Triumph of Titus and Vespasian

1537 · The Louvre, Paris · original 122 x 171 cm

Explore Giulio Romano’s ‘Triumph of Titus & Vespasian’ (1537). A Baroque masterpiece featuring Constantine's coronation, dramatic lighting, and rich detail. Oil on canvas.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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The Birth of Bacchus

1533 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 250 x 406 cm

Discover Giulio Romano’s ‘The Birth of Bacchus,’ a dynamic 1533 Mannerist sketch featuring nude figures & dramatic composition. Explore this captivating charcoal study's rich details & historical significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Madonna and Child

1522 · Galleria Nazional d Art Antica, Rome · original 37 x 30 cm

A stunning Renaissance painting by Giulio Romano depicting the Virgin Mary and Child with St. John the Baptist. Admire its intricate details & serene beauty at The Walters Art Museum.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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View of the Palazzo del Tè

1526 · Palazzo del Tè, Mantua

Giulio Romano: A Master of Mannerism & the Palazzo Te Legacy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Evangelist symbols

1522 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

A symbolic Renaissance painting by Giulio Romano features cherubic figures and evangelist creatures. Explore this sacred masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Flaying of Marsyas

1525 · The Louvre, Paris · original 502 x 663 cm

Witness the dramatic 'Flaying of Marsyas' by Giulio Romano! This Renaissance masterpiece captures Apollo’s brutal punishment with stunning detail & intense emotion. Explore its history & artistic significance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Tapestry with Playing Putti

1545 · Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan · original 107 x 341 cm

Discover Giulio Romano's vibrant 16th-century tapestry design featuring playful putti amidst lush nature; bring this Renaissance masterpiece home today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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St John the Baptist in the Wilderness

Liechtenstein Museum, Vienna · original 178 x 154 cm

Giulio Romano The image depicts a classical painting of St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness. The central figure is a young man with long hair and a beard, dressed in a leopard skin garment, which is characteristic attire for this saint in religious art. He holds a staff in his right hand and a scroll or book in his left, both common symbols associated with St John. The background of the painti

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Nude Child with Open Arms

Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence · original 270 x 209 cm

Giulio Romano’s ‘Nude Child’ – a poignant Mannerist sketch of an infant figure. Explore this evocative charcoal drawing's dynamic pose & emotional intensity.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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The Holy Family

1520 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 77.8 x 61.9cm

This serene Renaissance oil by Giulio Romano captures a tender moment of the Holy Family. Shop this exquisite hand-painted reproduction today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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An Allegory of Immortality

1540 · Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit · original 69.8 x 69.8cm

This dramatic Mannerist oil painting by Giulio Romano features swirling mythological figures. Discover this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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The Holy Family with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

1520 · Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh · original 82.5 x 63.2cm

This Mannerist oil painting by Giulio Romano captures a serene sacred meeting. Explore this masterpiece and bring its grace into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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The Birth of Bacchus

1530 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

This Mannerist charcoal drawing by Giulio Romano captures a dynamic mythological scene. Discover the energy of this expressive masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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Allegory of the Virtues of Federico II Gonzaga

1531 · J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles · original 249 x 317 cm

Explore Giulio Romano's 'Allegory of the Virtues,' a stunning 1531 fresco depicting Federico II Gonzaga’s virtues. Admire its intricate details and Mannerist style at Palazzo Te, Mantua.

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Vault: The Assembly of Gods around Jupiter's Throne

1532

This Mannerist fresco by Giulio Romano depicts gods around Jupiter's throne. Discover this masterpiece through our hand-painted reproductions.

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Façade and courtyard view

1526 · Palazzo del Tè, Mantua

Experience Giulio Romano's 'Façade and Courtyard View,' a captivating 1526 fresco depicting the Gonzaga palace in Mantua. Admire its Mannerist style, architectural details & masterful illusionism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 114 artworks by Giulio Romano
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The artist

Giulio Romano

1499 – 1546

Quick facts

Lifespan47 years
NationalityItaly
Vibedramatic, elegant
Topics exploredbuildings, renaissance, scenes, gods, mythology
Color intensitybalanced, monochromatic
Art periodRenaissance
Corpus themesmannerist style, raphael’s influence, raphael's influence, mythological narrative, biblical narrative
Copyright statusPublic domain

Biography

A Roman Beginning and Apprenticeship Under a Master

Giulio Romano, born Giulio Pippi around 1499 in Rome, emerged during a period of immense artistic ferment. Details surrounding his early life remain somewhat elusive, yet it is known he swiftly entered the orbit of Raphael, arguably the most celebrated painter of the High Renaissance. This apprenticeship proved pivotal, shaping not only his technical skills but also laying the foundation for his future stylistic explorations. He wasn’t merely a studio assistant; Giulio rapidly became an indispensable collaborator, contributing to significant projects like the decoration of the Vatican Stanze – those magnificent rooms commissioned by Popes Julius II and Leo X. His hand can be identified in the monumental fresco *The Fire in the Borgo*, where he assisted Raphael in depicting a dramatic scene of miraculous intervention. Following Raphael’s untimely death in 1520, Giulio inherited responsibility for completing numerous unfinished commissions, including the ambitious decoration of Villa Madama for Cardinal Giuliano de' Medici. This early exposure to large-scale projects and the demands of aristocratic patronage instilled within him a confidence and ambition that would define his later career.

The Birth of Mannerism: A Departure from Classical Harmony

While deeply rooted in the Renaissance tradition, Giulio Romano’s artistic trajectory soon diverged from the prevailing emphasis on classical balance and harmony. He became a key figure in the development of Mannerism – a style characterized by its artificiality, elegance, and often unsettling distortions of form. Influenced profoundly by Michelangelo's powerful figures and dynamic compositions, as well as a broader climate of artistic experimentation, Giulio began to embrace asymmetry, tension, and emotional intensity in his work. This wasn’t a rejection of Renaissance ideals so much as a deliberate exploration of their limits, pushing beyond the constraints of naturalism to create works that were more expressive and intellectually stimulating. He increasingly modified Raphael's plans, injecting a new sensibility into Roman art—a statement of Mannerism on a grand scale. This shift is readily apparent in his drawings, which exhibit a remarkable freedom of line and a penchant for dramatic foreshortening.

Mantua’s Master: Palazzo Te and Architectural Innovation

In 1524, Giulio accepted the invitation of Federico Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, to become court painter and architect. This marked a turning point in his career, providing him with unprecedented creative freedom and resources. He essentially became responsible for all artistic activity within the duchy, overseeing not only paintings and frescoes but also architectural projects, garden designs, and even theatrical productions. His most celebrated achievement during this period is undoubtedly Palazzo Te, an extraordinary suburban villa that stands as a testament to his innovative genius. The palace’s interiors are adorned with illusionistic frescoes of breathtaking complexity and psychological depth. The *Sala dei Giganti* (Hall of the Giants), for example, depicts a chaotic battle between gods and giants, engulfing the viewer in a swirling vortex of figures and architectural fragments. This masterful manipulation of space and perspective creates an immersive experience that is both awe-inspiring and unsettling. Beyond Palazzo Te, Giulio also undertook significant renovations to Mantua’s ducal palace and cathedral, leaving an indelible mark on the city's urban landscape.

Legacy and Lasting Influence

Giulio Romano died in Mantua in 1546, leaving behind a legacy that extended far beyond Italy’s borders. His drawings were highly prized by collectors, and engravings based on his work – particularly those by Marcantonio Raimondi – played a crucial role in disseminating Italian artistic styles throughout Europe. He was so famous after his death that he is the only “modern” artist mentioned by William Shakespeare in a play—a testament to his widespread renown. His influence can be seen in the works of numerous subsequent artists, who adopted his dynamic compositions, elongated figures, and expressive use of color. While Mannerism eventually gave way to other stylistic movements, Giulio Romano’s contributions remain essential to understanding the evolution of Western art. He represents a pivotal moment—a transition from the harmonious ideals of the High Renaissance to the more complex and emotionally charged aesthetic of the late 16th century. His work continues to captivate and challenge viewers today, reminding us of the power of art to both reflect and shape our understanding of the world.

Questions & Answers

Can I explore Giulio Romano's works by keyword?

Giulio Romano's works can be explored by keyword on the artist's By Keywords page. Each keyword groups the related artworks.

Can I study Giulio Romano's use of color across all works?

The color profile of Giulio Romano's work is shown on the artist's Palette Genome page.

What are the birth city and country of Giulio Romano?

Giulio Romano was born in Rome, in Italy.

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

Collector's quiz

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