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Jusepe de Ribera Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera 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 Jusepe de Ribera · 1591 – 1652

The Duel of Women (The Duel of Isabella de Carazzi and Diambra de Pettinella)

1636 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 212 x 235 cm

Explore Jusepe de Ribera’s "Duel of Women" – a dramatic Baroque masterpiece! Witness intense chiaroscuro & dynamic composition in this 1636 painting of a historical duel. #BaroqueArt #SpanishPainting

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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St. Jerome penitente

1652 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 77 x 71 cm

Experience the dramatic tenebrism of Ribera's St. Jerome penitente, a Baroque masterpiece capturing profound spiritual remorse; discover this iconic work today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Archimedes

1630 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 81 x 125 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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St. Peter Freed by an Angel

1639 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 232 x 177 cm

Witness the dramatic power of Jusepe de Ribera's 'St. Peter Freed by an Angel'! This Baroque masterpiece captures a pivotal moment with intense realism and spiritual depth – a must-see!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Same size as the original$1336232 × 177 cm Commission at original size

St. Onuphrius

1637 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 104 x 130 cm

Explore Jusepe de Ribera’s ‘St. Onuphrius,’ a dramatic Baroque masterpiece showcasing intense emotion & realism. Witness tenebrism, rich detail & spiritual struggle in this 1637 oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$542104 × 130 cm Commission at original size

Isaac Blessing Jacob

1637 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 289 x 129 cm

Jusepe de Ribera's 'Isaac Blessing Jacob' (1637) depicts a pivotal biblical scene with intense realism and dramatic lighting. Explore the masterpiece’s rich history & symbolism in this powerful Baroque work.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew

1628 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 206 x 177 cm

Jusepe de Ribera’s "The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew" is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece showcasing intense tenebrism and unflinching realism depicting the saint's suffering. Explore this powerful work by the Spanish artist and add it to your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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St. Jerome Hears the Last Trumpet

1626 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 133 x 185 cm

This monumental oil painting by Jusepe de Ribera exemplifies Tenebrism, characterized by stark contrasts between light and dark, conveying profound spiritual emotion. Depicting Saint Jerome listening to the trumpet of the Last Judgment, the artwork showcases meticulous detail and realism—a hallmark of Ribera’s style—within a composition rich in religious iconography.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$862133 × 185 cm Commission at original size

Drunken Silenus

1626 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Jusepe de Ribera's "Drunken Silenus" (1626) is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting the god’s revelry, showcasing intense realism & mythological themes in Naples.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Saint Jerome Writing

1648 · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce · original 120 x 98 cm

Experience Jusepe de Ribera's 'Saint Jerome Writing,' a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting the scholar in deep contemplation. A powerful portrayal of faith and intellect, rendered with intense realism.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Same size as the original$49098 × 120 cm Commission at original size

The Lamentation

1633 · Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Madrid

Experience the profound sorrow of 'The Lamentation' by Jusepe de Ribera – a Baroque masterpiece showcasing dramatic tenebrism and masterful textural detail depicting Christ’s mourning.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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St. Jerome and the Angel

1626 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Experience Ribera's dramatic tenebrism in St. Jerome and the Angel (1626), a Baroque masterpiece of spiritual intensity; discover this study in light and shadow today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew

1644 · Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona · original 1530 x 2020 cm

Witness the dramatic 'Martyrdom of St. Bartholomew' by Lo Spagnoletto. A powerful Baroque painting showcasing intense realism & suffering. Explore this 1644 masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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The Tears of Saint Peter

1612 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 162 x 114 cm

Experience the profound sorrow of Jusepe de Ribera's Baroque masterpiece The Tears of Saint Peter, a dramatic display of chiaroscuro and raw emotion that invites you to bring this timeless piece into your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Same size as the original$685114 × 162 cm Commission at original size

Saint Sebastian Attended by Saint Irene

1628 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 188 x 156 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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The Martyrdom of St. Philip

1639 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 234 x 234 cm

Witness Lo Spagnoletto’s dramatic 'Martyrdom of St. Philip,' a Baroque masterpiece! Intense emotion & realism capture this pivotal religious scene. Explore 1639 oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Christ in the Crown of Thorns

Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg

Christ in the Crown of Thorns. Jusepe de Ribera. Style: Tenebrism; Genre: religious painting; Media: oil, canvas; Location: Hermitage Museum, ...

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Saint Matthew

1632 · Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth · original 128 x 97 cm

This evocative painting by Jusepe de Ribera depicts Saint Matthew holding a book, embodying spiritual contemplation amidst a dark, Caravaggio-inspired backdrop. Combining Renaissance elegance with Baroque fervor, it exemplifies Ribera's mastery of portraying human emotion and religious devotion.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Same size as the original$50997 × 128 cm Commission at original size

The Old Usurer

1638 · Museo del Prado, Madrid

Experience the dramatic tenebrism of Ribera's Old Usurer portrait, capturing profound resilience through stark light and shadow; discover this Baroque masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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St. Jerome

1644 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 109 x 90 cm

A dramatic Baroque portrait of St. Jerome by Jusepe de Ribera, showcasing intense emotion and spiritual depth through masterful chiaroscuro. A powerful depiction of faith and contemplation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Same size as the original$43490 × 109 cm Commission at original size

St. Roch

1631 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 212 x 144 cm

Jusepe de Ribera’s ‘St. Roch’ is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting the saint's suffering with tenebrist lighting and realistic detail. Explore this poignant work of faith and resilience, a testament to Ribera’s skill.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1033144 × 212 cm Commission at original size

Untitled (D2X9XP)

1648 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york · original 210 x 154 cm

Experience Jusepe de Ribera's dramatic 'Untitled' (1648). This Baroque masterpiece depicts the Holy Family with Saints Anne & Catherine, showcasing his masterful tenebrism and intense realism – a captivating work of art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Same size as the original$1085154 × 210 cm Commission at original size

St. Mary Magdalene or St. Thais in the Desert

1641 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 181 x 226 cm

St. Mary Magdalene by Jusepe de Ribera (1641) is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting the saint's desert ordeal. Explore its rich details, symbolism & artistic brilliance in this captivating portrait.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Same size as the original$1332181 × 226 cm Commission at original size

Saint Jerome

1630 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 123 x 95 cm

Witness the dramatic intensity of Jusepe de Ribera's 'Saint Jerome'! This Baroque masterpiece captures the saint’s penitence with masterful chiaroscuro and profound spiritual depth. Explore its history & artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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Same size as the original$48895 × 123 cm Commission at original size

St. Agnes in Prison

1641 · Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Dresden · original 152 x 203 cm

Jusepe de Ribera's "St. Agnes in Prison" (1641) is a dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicting the saint’s suffering with intense chiaroscuro and profound emotion. A powerful religious scene.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 408 artworks by Jusepe de Ribera
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The artist

Jusepe de Ribera

1591 – 1652

Quick facts

Museums on APSMuseu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, The Louvre, Alte Pinakothek, National Gallery of Victoria, Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Best occasionsstatement, accent
Top 3 worksThe Duel of Women (The Duel of Isabella de Carazzi and Diambra de Pettinella), St. Jerome penitente, Archimedes
Lifespan61 years
Vibedramatic
Works on APS408
Typical colorsphthalo green

Biography

A Life Forged in Shadow and Light

Jusepe de Ribera, known to many as Lo Spagnoletto – “the Little Spaniard” – was a towering figure of the Baroque era, an artist whose canvases pulsed with dramatic intensity and unflinching realism. Born in Xàtiva, Spain, in 1591, his journey took him far from his Valencian origins, ultimately establishing him as one of the most significant painters in 17th-century Naples, a city then under Spanish rule. Ribera’s life was not merely a chronicle of artistic development; it was a narrative woven with hardship, ambition, and an unwavering commitment to portraying the human condition in all its raw complexity. While early biographical details remain shrouded in some mystery, we know he arrived in Italy around 1607, initially settling in Rome before gravitating towards Naples in 1616 – a city that would become both his artistic home and the crucible for his unique style. His marriage to Caterina Azzolino, daughter of a local painter, further cemented his ties to the Neapolitan art world, allowing him to flourish within its vibrant, yet often turbulent, atmosphere.

The Embrace of Tenebrism and Realist Vision

Ribera’s artistic formation was profoundly shaped by the prevailing currents of Italian painting. The influence of Caravaggio is undeniable; Ribera absorbed the master's revolutionary use of tenebrism – that dramatic interplay of light and shadow – to create scenes charged with emotional power. However, he didn’t simply imitate. He synthesized this technique with elements gleaned from other masters like Guido Reni, incorporating a classical sensibility into his compositions while retaining the visceral impact of Caravaggio's realism. This fusion resulted in a style uniquely his own: one characterized by stark contrasts, intensely focused figures, and an almost brutal honesty in depicting human suffering and spiritual ecstasy. His early works, such as the Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, exemplify this approach – a harrowing depiction of pain rendered with unflinching detail. He didn’t shy away from portraying the physical realities of martyrdom, the contorted bodies, the strained muscles, the very texture of skin and bone. This commitment to realism extended beyond religious subjects; his portraits of beggars and common folk, often depicted as philosophers or saints, were groundbreaking in their time, elevating the marginalized to a level of dignity and importance rarely seen in art before.

A Career Across Genres and Evolving Styles

Ribera’s artistic output was remarkably diverse. While he is perhaps best known for his religious paintings – scenes of martyrdom, depictions of saints, and dramatic biblical narratives – he also excelled in portraiture, still life, and even landscape painting. His Saint Jerome and the Angel, for instance, showcases a softer, more contemplative side to his artistry, while still retaining the characteristic dramatic lighting that defines his work. Throughout his career, Ribera’s style underwent subtle but significant evolutions. His earlier paintings are marked by an almost austere realism and a stark use of tenebrism. As he matured, particularly after establishing himself firmly in Naples, his palette became richer, his compositions more complex, and his lighting somewhat softened. However, the core elements of his Baroque aesthetic – the emotional intensity, the dramatic narratives, and the unwavering commitment to portraying human experience with honesty – remained constant. He was a master craftsman, capable of rendering textures with astonishing precision, from the rough fabric of a beggar’s cloak to the smooth skin of a youthful saint.

Legacy and Lasting Influence

Jusepe de Ribera's impact on the art world extended far beyond his Neapolitan workshop. He became a pivotal figure in Spanish Baroque painting, alongside masters like Velázquez, Zurbarán, and Murillo. His innovative use of tenebrism and his unflinching realism influenced generations of artists throughout Europe. His work resonated with those seeking to break away from the idealized forms of Renaissance art and embrace a more visceral, emotionally charged style. Even later artists drew inspiration from his dramatic compositions and powerful depictions of human suffering. Today, Ribera’s paintings are housed in prestigious museums around the world – the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., and numerous institutions across Europe – ensuring that his legacy continues to inspire and captivate audiences centuries after his death in 1652. He stands as a testament to the power of art to confront difficult truths, explore the depths of human emotion, and illuminate the enduring spirit of faith and resilience.

A Master’s Enduring Appeal

The continued fascination with Ribera's work lies in its ability to transcend time and cultural boundaries. His paintings are not merely historical artifacts; they are powerful statements about the human condition – about suffering, faith, hope, and despair. His unflinching realism forces us to confront uncomfortable truths, while his dramatic compositions and masterful use of light and shadow create an atmosphere of intense emotional resonance. Lo Spagnoletto, as he was affectionately known, left behind a body of work that is both profoundly moving and intellectually stimulating – a legacy that ensures his place among the greatest masters of the Baroque era. His paintings are not simply to be admired; they are to be experienced—felt in the depths of one’s being.

Questions & Answers

What moods do Jusepe de Ribera's artworks express?

The artist's Mood Room page shows Jusepe de Ribera's artworks arranged by their atmosphere.

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Jusepe de Ribera's works?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Jusepe de Ribera presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

Where can I see the color profile of Jusepe de Ribera's work?

Jusepe de Ribera's use of color across the works listed on this website can be studied on the artist's Palette Genome page.

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

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