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Giacomo Manzu Meest populaire schilderijen

The 25 artworks by Giacomo Manzu 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
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Giacomo Manzu · 1908 – 1991

The Family United in Peace, Love, Work and Saving

Fondazione Cariplo, Milaan · original 789 x 265 cm

Explore Giacomo Manzù’s monumental bronze relief, ‘The Family United.’ A powerful depiction of work & family life in neoclassical style – a unique art investment.

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Girl sitting (Little girl on the chair)

Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino, Turijn · original 117 x 109 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 2 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Cardinale

1955 · Museo del Novecento, Milaan

Discover Giacomo Manzu’s ‘Cardinale,’ a striking 1955 bronze sculpture showcasing realistic form & gallery setting. Explore this evocative Italian masterpiece – a testament to artistic dedication.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 3 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Grande Cardinale seduto

1983 · Quirinale Paleis, Rome

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Kneeling Cardinal

original 62 x 50 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Untitled (739)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Kardenal, (1952)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Painter with Model

1963 · original 48 x 63 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Diptix graflegging, (1950)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Kardenal, (2) (1952)

Explore Giacomo Manzu’s ‘Kardenal (2)’ – a weathered stone bishop sculpture embodying realism & classical influence. A poignant study in gray tones, evoking faith & mortality.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 10 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Diptix kruisiging, (1950)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Untitled (717)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Staatsenrijdster

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Untitled (139)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Painter with Model Verso Blue Heads

1963 · original 61 x 79 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Dedanspas

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Untitled (563)

Discover Giacomo Manzu’s "Untitled (563)", a weathered bronze dervish sculpture embodying Sufi devotion. Classical style, dark tones & intricate details – explore this timeless piece.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Pittore Con Modella Colore

1963 · original 49 x 63 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Diptix Graflegging and Kruisiging, (1950)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Untitled (713)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Untitled (336)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 21 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Untitled (214)

Discover Giacomo Manzu’s "Untitled (214)", a striking grayscale portrait of a Black man in classical Renaissance style. Explore this graphite/charcoal study's depth, texture & realism.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Untitled (292)

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Model With Red Skirt

original 49 x 61 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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Cardinal

1963 · original 41 x 30 cm

Admire Giacomo Manzu’s ‘Cardinal’ (1963) – a striking 41x30cm painting of two figures. Explore this evocative work, part of his Italian legacy & inspired by Venice's art scene.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
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Popularity: No. 25 of 28 artworks by Giacomo Manzu
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The artist

Giacomo Manzu

1908 – 1991

Snelle feiten

Lifespan83 years
Museums on APSQuirinale Paleis, Museo del Novecento, Fondazione Cariplo, Galleria Civica di Arte Moderna e Contemporanea Torino
Creative periodsmature period
Movementscontemporary realism
Typical colorsespresso
Also known asPio Manzoni
Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced

Biography

Early Life and Artistic Beginnings

Giacomo Manzù (born December 22, 1908, Bergamo, Italy—died January 17, 1991, Ardea) was an Italian sculptor who, in the mid-20th century, revived the ancient tradition of creating sculptural bronze doors for ecclesiastical buildings. His sober realism and extremely delicate modeling alternately achieved austere severity and sensuousness of form and surface, lending a new spirit of vitality to figurative bronze sculpture. He had to leave school at an early age to learn a trade, and he was apprenticed to local craftsmen who taught him to carve wood and to work in metal and stone. His father was a shoemaker and sacristan of a small parish of the Bergamo province in the North of Italy. After service in the Italian army from 1927 to 1928, Manzù went to Paris to try his luck as a sculptor, but after three weeks he collapsed from hunger and was deported back to Italy. He settled in Milan, where architect Giovanni Muzio commissioned him the decoration of the chapel of Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (1931–1932). This formative experience instilled in him a profound appreciation for craftsmanship and established his initial artistic vision—a fusion of classical ideals with expressive dynamism.

His father, Giuseppe Manzoni, was a shoemaker and sacristan.
He received minimal formal education beyond evening art classes.
Early training focused on woodworking and metalworking techniques.

Influences and Artistic Style

Manzù’s artistic journey was profoundly shaped by encounters with diverse cultural traditions. He drew inspiration from Etruscan sculpture, Egyptian art, and medieval iconography—elements that would permeate his oeuvre throughout his career. Notably, he admired the sculptures of Michelangelo Buonarroti and Auguste Rodin, whose mastery of form and emotional expression served as models for his own stylistic explorations. Initially influenced by Impressionism, Manzù swiftly embraced Futurism, spearheaded by Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, adopting its tenets of dynamism, speed, and fragmentation to convey a sense of movement and energy in his artworks. This stylistic shift reflected the broader cultural currents of the era—a rejection of academic conventions in favor of innovative visual languages.

He admired Michelangelo Buonarroti’s sculptural achievements.
Auguste Rodin's expressive sculptures served as inspiration.
Futurism profoundly impacted his artistic style, prioritizing dynamism and speed.

Major Works and Recognition

Manzù’s prolific output spanned sculpture, painting, printmaking, and scenography. Among his most celebrated creations are “The Family United,” a monumental bronze relief depicting a family engaged in labor—a poignant meditation on the human condition; “Cardinal,” a striking portrait of Pope John XXIII embodying solemnity and contemplation; and “Door of Death,” commissioned for St. Peter’s Basilica, representing a powerful symbol of mortality and faith. His sculptures were exhibited internationally, garnering critical acclaim and establishing him as one of Italy's foremost sculptors. He received numerous awards recognizing his artistic merit—including the Lenin Peace Prize and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic—solidifying his legacy as a visionary artist who championed humanist values through his art.

"The Family United" exemplifies Manzù’s exploration of human dignity and labor.
"Cardinal" captures Pope John XXIII's solemn presence and spiritual significance.
"Door of Death" symbolizes mortality and faith, reflecting the artist's humanist convictions.

Later Life and Legacy

Manzù continued to work actively until his death in 1991. He established a studio in Salzburg, Austria, where he resided for several years, fostering collaborations with architects and fellow artists. His final masterpiece—a towering sculpture titled “Mother and Child”—was erected in New York City’s UN Plaza, commemorating the anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Giacomo Manzù's artistic legacy extends beyond his individual artworks; it embodies a commitment to humanist ideals—faithfulness to tradition combined with boldness in experimentation—that continues to inspire artists and scholars alike. His sculptures stand as enduring monuments to human emotion and form, reflecting the profound influence of classical art alongside the dynamism of Futurism.

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