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Marcello Bacciarelli's Most Famous Paintings: All 78, Ranked

Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 78 works by Marcello Bacciarelli in our catalogue

In short

The Marcello Bacciarelli painting most people know is Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769), and you can see it at the National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw. Right after it come Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) and Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793). Out of 78 works by Marcello Bacciarelli in our catalogue, these 78 are the best known. Each one comes with its year, its museum and a short note on what makes it stand out.

1731 – 1818, Rome Neoclassicism Most works: National Museum in Warsaw
Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769) by Marcello Bacciarelli1. Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume 1769 Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) by Marcello Bacciarelli2. Portrait of mother and brother. 1775 Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793) by Marcello Bacciarelli3. Self-portrait in brown frock coat. 1793

Marcello Bacciarelli's top 10: the pieces everyone knows

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Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769) by Marcello Bacciarelli

Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume

1769 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

In this formal full-length portrait, we find King Stanisław August Poniatowski presented in his full coronation regalia. The composition is structured with a classical precision that commands immediate respect. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, standing with a quiet authority against a backdrop of heavy drapery and architectural shadows. The lighting, descending from the upper left, carves his features out of the darkness, catching the sheen of his skin…

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Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) by Marcello Bacciarelli

Portrait of mother and brother.

1775 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

In this 1775 oil on canvas, we find ourselves in a private, somber space. The composition focuses closely on two figures: an older woman and a younger man, set against a dark, undifferentiated background that pushes them toward the viewer. There is a palpable sense of quiet emotion here. The man leans toward the woman with a gentle, protective gaze, his hand resting near her arm to suggest a deep…

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Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793) by Marcello Bacciarelli

Self-portrait in brown frock coat.

1793 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

A man stares from the canvas, his eyes fixed in a steady, direct gaze that demands a quiet respect. He is caught in a three-quarter view, the light catching the high ridge of his forehead and the bridge of his nose. This is a study of presence. The subject wears a brown frock coat, its texture coarse and heavy against the delicate, frothy ruffles of a white lace neckcloth. A…

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Keep exploring Marcello Bacciarelli: 11 to 78

11Portrait of Izabela Poniatowska. (1775) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Izabela Poniatowska.1775 · National Museum in Warsaw 12Stanislaus II August, 1732 - 1798, king of Poland (1768) by Marcello BacciarelliStanislaus II August, 1732 - 1798, king of Poland1768 · National Portrait Gallery of Sweden 13Rebecca and Eleazar. (1772) by Marcello BacciarelliRebecca and Eleazar.1772 · Royal Castle 14Portrait of Stanisław Poniatowski (1676–1762), king’s father (1766) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław Poniatowski (1676–1762), king’s father1766 · National Museum in Warsaw 15Portrait of Franciszka Rzewuska née Cetner. (1780) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Franciszka Rzewuska née Cetner.1780 · Royal Castle 16Portrait of Urszula Mniszech (1750-1808) (1778) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Urszula Mniszech (1750-1808)1778 · Royal Castle 17Portrait of Urszula Maria Mniszech née Zamoyska. (1778) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Urszula Maria Mniszech née Zamoyska.1778 · Royal Castle 18Portrait of Jan Zamoyski. (1781) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Jan Zamoyski.1781 · National Museum in Warsaw 19Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in a feathered hat (1780) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in a feathered hat1780 · National Museum in Warsaw 20Portrait of Kazimierz Poniatowski. (1776) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Kazimierz Poniatowski.1776 · National Museum in Warsaw 21Faith (1776) by Marcello BacciarelliFaith1776 · Royal Castle 22Relief of Vienna. (1783) by Marcello BacciarelliRelief of Vienna.1783 · Royal Castle 23Portrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski as a Youth (1778) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski as a Youth1778 · National Museum in Kraków 24Portrait of Primate Michał Poniatowski (1776) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Primate Michał Poniatowski1776 · National Museum in Kraków 25Portrait of Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska (1780) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska1780 · National Museum in Kraków 26Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. (1790) by Marcello BacciarelliLudwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska.1790 · National Museum in Warsaw 27Allegory of Justice - Themis. (1787) by Marcello BacciarelliAllegory of Justice - Themis.1787 · National Museum in Warsaw 28Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes (1792) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes1792 · The National Museum in Poznań 29Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in Coronation Robes (1790) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in Coronation Robes1790 · National Museum in Kraków 30Portrait of Anna Szaniawska née Scypion (?–1795) (1795) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Anna Szaniawska née Scypion (?–1795)1795 · National Museum in Warsaw 31Portrait of actress Anna Lampel (1801) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of actress Anna Lampel1801 · National Museum in Warsaw 32Death of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1798) by Marcello BacciarelliDeath of Stanisław August Poniatowski1798 33Portrait of Anna Lampel, actress (1800) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Anna Lampel, actress1800 · National Museum in Warsaw 34Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop (1800) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop1800 · National Museum in Warsaw 35Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop (1800) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop1800 · National Museum in Warsaw 36Portrait of Jan Albertrandi (1731–1808) (1800) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Jan Albertrandi (1731–1808)1800 · National Museum in Warsaw 37Portrait of Stanisław Małachowski. (1808) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław Małachowski.1808 · National Museum in Warsaw 38Saint Isidore - the Blessing of Work (1805) by Marcello BacciarelliSaint Isidore - the Blessing of Work1805 · National Museum in Warsaw 39Granting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon (1811) by Marcello BacciarelliGranting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon1811 · National Museum in Warsaw 40Portrait of Stanisław Małachowski (1736–1809), Marshal of the Seym (1811) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław Małachowski (1736–1809), Marshal of the Seym1811 · National Museum in Warsaw 41Saint Isidore ploughing, sketch (1805) by Marcello BacciarelliSaint Isidore ploughing, sketch1805 · National Museum in Warsaw 42Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1790) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski1790 · National Museum in Warsaw 43Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brotherNational Museum in Warsaw 44Self-portrait with Medal of Benoît XIV by Marcello BacciarelliSelf-portrait with Medal of Benoît XIVMusée Fesch 45Portrait of Michał Jerzz Wandalin Mniszech (1742–1806) with his daughter Elżbietka (1787/92–1830) and the dog Kiopek by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Michał Jerzz Wandalin Mniszech (1742–1806) with his daughter Elżbietka (1787/92–1830) and the dog KiopekNational Museum in Warsaw 46Portrait of Walenty Sobolewski (1724–1800) or Maciej Leon Sobolewski (1724–1804) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Walenty Sobolewski (1724–1800) or Maciej Leon Sobolewski (1724–1804)National Museum in Kraków 47Granting of Privileges to Academy of Krakow by Marcello BacciarelliGranting of Privileges to Academy of KrakowNational Museum in Kraków 48Sobieski at Vienna by Marcello BacciarelliSobieski at ViennaNational Museum in Kraków 49Prussian Homage by Marcello BacciarelliPrussian HomageNational Museum in Kraków 50The Chocim Treaty by Marcello BacciarelliThe Chocim TreatyNational Museum in Kraków 51The Polish-Lithuanian Union in Lublin by Marcello BacciarelliThe Polish-Lithuanian Union in LublinNational Museum in Kraków 52Casimir the Great by Marcello BacciarelliCasimir the GreatNational Museum in Kraków 53Cincinnatus by Marcello BacciarelliCincinnatusNational Museum in Kraków 54Allegorical Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with an Hourglass by Marcello BacciarelliAllegorical Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with an HourglassNational Museum in Kraków 55Portrait of Michał Wandalin Mniszech by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Michał Wandalin MniszechNational Museum in Kraków 56Self-Portrait in the Polish National Costume by Marcello BacciarelliSelf-Portrait in the Polish National CostumeNational Museum in Kraków 57Portrait of Stanisław August in a feathered hat by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August in a feathered hatNational Museum in Warsaw 58Portrait of Stanisław August in the coronation costume by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August in the coronation costumeNational Museum in Warsaw 59Portrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Prince Józef PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 60Portrait of Franciszek Salezy Potocki (d. 1772), voivode of Kiev by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Franciszek Salezy Potocki (d. 1772), voivode of KievNational Museum in Warsaw 61Portrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Prince Józef PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 62Portrait of Karolina née Sapieha 1.v.Potocka 2.v.Sołtyk by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Karolina née Sapieha 1.v.Potocka 2.v.SołtykNational Museum in Warsaw 63Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Corps of Cadets by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Corps of CadetsNational Museum in Warsaw 64Self-portrait of Bacciarelli in a redingote by Marcello BacciarelliSelf-portrait of Bacciarelli in a redingoteNational Museum in Warsaw 65Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 66Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with hourglass by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with hourglassNational Museum in Warsaw 67Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli (1731–1818) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Marcello Bacciarelli (1731–1818)National Museum in Warsaw 68Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Corps of Cadets by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Corps of CadetsNational Museum in Warsaw 69Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 70Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 71Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with the Order of the White Eagle by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with the Order of the White EagleNational Museum in Warsaw 72Catarina Gattai Thomatis (1783) by Marcello BacciarelliCatarina Gattai Thomatis1783 · Royal Łazienki Museum 73Old Man in a Brown Habit (1783) by Marcello BacciarelliOld Man in a Brown Habit1783 · Royal Łazienki Museum 74Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus with an hourglass (1793) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus with an hourglass1793 · National Museum in Warsaw 75Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes (1764) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes1764 · Royal Castle 76Allegory of Valor (Mars). (1792) by Marcello BacciarelliAllegory of Valor (Mars).1792 · Royal Łazienki Museum 77Granting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon, 22 VII 1807. (1811) by Marcello BacciarelliGranting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon, 22 VII 1807.1811 · National Museum in Warsaw 78Portrait of Michał Jerzy Poniatowski (1736-1794) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Michał Jerzy Poniatowski (1736-1794)The National Museum in Poznań

What Marcello Bacciarelli painted most

The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.

Man 6 works

Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769), Marcello Bacciarelli #1 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume 1769 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of mother and brother. (1775), Marcello Bacciarelli #2 Portrait of mother and brother. 1775 · National Museum in Warsaw Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793), Marcello Bacciarelli #3 Self-portrait in brown frock coat. 1793 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1790), Marcello Bacciarelli #42 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski 1790 · National Museum in Warsaw

Fur trim 3 works

Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. (1790), Marcello Bacciarelli #26 Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. 1790 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus with an hourglass (1793), Marcello Bacciarelli #74 Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus with an hourglass 1793 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769), Marcello Bacciarelli #1 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume 1769 · National Museum in Warsaw

Woman 3 works

Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother, Marcello Bacciarelli #43 Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of mother and brother. (1775), Marcello Bacciarelli #2 Portrait of mother and brother. 1775 · National Museum in Warsaw Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. (1790), Marcello Bacciarelli #26 Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. 1790 · National Museum in Warsaw

Dark background 3 works

Portrait of mother and brother. (1775), Marcello Bacciarelli #2 Portrait of mother and brother. 1775 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1790), Marcello Bacciarelli #42 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski 1790 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother, Marcello Bacciarelli #43 Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother National Museum in Warsaw

Where you can see Marcello Bacciarelli's paintings

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Marcello Bacciarelli Paintings from this list
National Museum in Warsaw, WarsawNational Museum in Warsaw Warsaw 44 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume, Portrait of mother and brother., Self-portrait in brown frock coat.
National Museum in Kraków, KrakowNational Museum in Kraków Krakow 15 Portrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski as a Youth, Portrait of Primate Michał Poniatowski, Portrait of Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska
Royal Castle, WarsawRoyal Castle Warsaw 10 Portrait of Władysław Łubieński, Primate of Poland, Portrait of Stefan Batory, Portrait of Konstancja Czartoryska (1700–1759).
Royal Łazienki Museum, WarsawRoyal Łazienki Museum Warsaw 3 Catarina Gattai Thomatis, Old Man in a Brown Habit, Allegory of Valor (Mars).
The National Museum in Poznań, PoznańThe National Museum in Poznań Poznań 2 Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes, Portrait of Michał Jerzy Poniatowski (1736-1794)
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, DresdenGemäldegalerie Alte Meister Dresden 1 Portrait of Heinrich von Brühl
National Portrait Gallery of Sweden, SträngnäsNational Portrait Gallery of Sweden Strängnäs 1 Stanislaus II August, 1732 - 1798, king of Poland
Musée Fesch, Aix-en-ProvenceMusée Fesch Aix-en-Provence 1 Self-portrait with Medal of Benoît XIV

One famous Marcello Bacciarelli piece for every decade

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Marcello Bacciarelli paintings: what people want to know

What painting is Marcello Bacciarelli best known for?See the answer

Top of the list is Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769), National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw. Right behind it: Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) and Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793).

How old was Marcello Bacciarelli at the time of Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume?See the answer

38 years old. Marcello Bacciarelli was born in 1731, and Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume dates from 1769.

Which 10 Marcello Bacciarelli paintings are the most famous?See the answer

Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume, Portrait of mother and brother., Self-portrait in brown frock coat., Portrait of Heinrich von Brühl, Portrait of Ismael Mengs., Portrait of Władysław Łubieński, Primate of Poland, Portrait of Anna Szaniawska née Scypion, Portrait of Stanisław Poniatowski (1676–1762), king’s father, Portrait of Stefan Batory and Portrait of Konstancja Czartoryska (1700–1759).. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.

How many Marcello Bacciarelli works are there?See the answer

We have 78 works by Marcello Bacciarelli in our catalogue, dated 1753 to 1811.

Which museums have Marcello Bacciarelli's best-known paintings?See the answer

You'll find most of them in National Museum in Warsaw (Warsaw), National Museum in Kraków (Krakow) and Royal Castle (Warsaw). The museum list above has the full breakdown.

When were Marcello Bacciarelli's most famous pieces painted?See the answer

In 1770s, more than any other time: 10 of the 78 pieces on this page date from then, Portrait of mother and brother. among them.

What are the oldest and newest famous paintings by Marcello Bacciarelli?See the answer

The earliest piece here is Portrait of Heinrich von Brühl (1753); the most recent is Granting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon (1811).

What did Marcello Bacciarelli paint most?See the answer

Man (6), Fur trim (3) and Woman (3), out of the 78 pieces on this page.

What did Marcello Bacciarelli usually paint with?See the answer

Oil On Canvas, used in 6 of the 78 pieces on this page.

Which art movement is Marcello Bacciarelli linked to?See the answer

Neoclassicism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.

What can you see by Marcello Bacciarelli at the National Museum in Warsaw?See the answer

You can see 44 of the pieces on this page at the National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw, including Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume, Portrait of mother and brother. and Self-portrait in brown frock coat..

Can I order a Marcello Bacciarelli reproduction for my home?See the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.

Meet Marcello Bacciarelli

Marcello Bacciarelli: A Life in Art

  • Born: Rome, Italy (February 16, 1731)
  • Died: 1818
Marcello Bacciarelli was a significant Italian-born painter who flourished during the late Baroque and Neoclassical periods. His career spanned across Italy, Poland, and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, leaving behind a legacy of portraits and decorative works that reflect his adaptability to changing artistic styles and royal patronage.

Early Life and Training

  • Bacciarelli began his artistic journey in Rome, studying under Marco Benefial, a prominent Italian painter known for his proto-Neoclassical style.
  • In 1750, he received a recommendation from architect Gaetano Chiaveri, leading to his recruitment to Dresden, Saxony, where he served Elected King Augustus III of Poland. This marked the beginning of his long association with Polish royalty.
  • During his early career, Bacciarelli was significantly influenced by Bernardo Bellotto, another Italian painter whose work shaped his artistic development.
  • A pivotal moment in his personal life occurred when he met and married Friederike Richter, a woman painter specializing in miniature portraits. Their collaborative relationship proved crucial to both their artistic growth.

Major Works and Commissions

  • Royal Castle in Warsaw: Bacciarelli’s most notable commissions were for King Stanisław II Augustus of Poland, primarily housed within the Royal Castle in Warsaw. These included:
    • Strength, Reason, Belief, and Justice
    • The Flourishing of the Arts, Sciences, Agriculture, and Trade (ceiling painting)
    • Rebecca and Eleazar
    • Esther and Ahasuerus
  • Other Commissions: Beyond the Royal Castle, Bacciarelli received commissions for portraits of imperial family members in Vienna, including depictions of Maria Teresa’s daughters.
  • Notable Paintings: His skill in engraving is showcased in works like "Design for a Vase by Polidoro da Caravaggio," while his watercolor expertise is evident in “Roma. 12 Cities by Tytus Brzozowski.”

Artistic Style and Influences

  • Neoclassicism: Bacciarelli’s style embraced classical elements, as demonstrated in his allegorical paintings like Strength, Reason, Belief, and Justice. The emphasis on clarity, order, and idealized forms aligns with Neoclassical principles.
  • Baroque Influence: His earlier works reveal influences from the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic lighting and intense colors, a testament to his training under Marco Benefial.
  • Royal Patronage’s Impact: The demands of royal patronage shaped Bacciarelli's career. He skillfully adapted his style to meet the expectations of his patrons while maintaining artistic integrity.

Legacy and Influence

  • Bacciarelli served as a mentor to several notable Polish artists, including Alexander Kucharsky and Kazimierz Wojniakowski, whose works reflect his influence.
  • His biography is documented on Wikipedia, providing further details about his life and career.
  • Cultural Heritage: Marcello Bacciarelli’s contributions remain an important part of Polish cultural heritage, celebrated for his portraits of royalty and decorative works that adorn historical landmarks.

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