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Your Guide to the 100 Most Famous Гверчино Paintings

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In short

Гверчино's best-known piece is Pietà (1638). You'll find it at the Музей Конде in Шантильи. Next on the list are St Peter and the angel (1650) and David with the Head of Goliath (1657). We have 367 works by Гверчино in our catalogue; this guide picks out the 100 best known, with the year, the museum and the story of each piece.

1591 – 1666, Ченто Baroque Больше всего работ: Баварские государственные живописные коллекции

The 10 Гверчино paintings to know first

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Pietà (1638) работы Гверчино

Pietà

1638 · Oil On Canvas · Музей Конде, Шантильи

This painting, titled Pietà (or La Pietà), is a significant work by the Italian artist Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known to history by his nickname Guercino. Created between 1635 and 1640, the work reflects the artist's profound command over the dramatic language of the Baroque period. It is an oil on canvas that captures a moment of intense human sorrow through a highly controlled use of light and shadow.

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St Peter and the angel (1650) работы Гверчино

St Peter and the angel

1650 · Acrylic On Canvas · Art Gallery of South Australia, Аделаида

Guercino’s “St Peter and the Angel” is not merely a depiction of biblical figures; it's an intensely felt moment of solace, rendered with a raw emotionalism that distinguishes the artist from his more polished contemporaries. Painted in 1650, this work, measuring a modest 30 x 21 cm, embodies the turbulent spirit of Baroque Italy – a world grappling with religious fervor and social upheaval, yet simultaneously yearning for moments of…

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David with the Head of Goliath (1657) работы Гверчино

David with the Head of Goliath

1657 · Oil On Canvas · Музей Бойманса-ван-Бёунхина, Роттердам

A single, heavy silence hangs in the air. David lunges forward, his muscular torso caught in a sudden, sharp light that carves his anatomy from the surrounding shadows. He does not wear the triumphant grin of a conqueror; instead, his face holds a quiet, introspective gravity. His golden cloak, lined with white fur, sweeps across the composition in a diagonal arc, pulling the eye toward the severed head of Goliath.…

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The Samian Sibyl with a Putto (1651) работы Гверчино

The Samian Sibyl with a Putto

1651 · Oil On Canvas · Национальная галерея, Лондон

The room is heavy with silence and the weight of unseen truths. A woman, the Samian Sibyl, sits anchored beside a weathered wooden desk, her body forming a stable, pyramidal shape that commands the center of this shadowed space. She is lost in deep introspection, perhaps mourning or contemplating a future only she can perceive. Her face and chest catch a sudden, directional light emerging from the upper left, pulling…

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Saint-Jean-Baptiste (1661) работы Гверчино

Saint-Jean-Baptiste

1661 · Oil On Canvas · Musée Fabre, Монпелье

The oil on canvas titled SAINT JEAN-BAPTISTE A LA SOURCE depicts the figure of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This work was executed by the Italian artist Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino. The painting emerged from his brush about 1661, during the later years of his creative life. It captures a moment of quietude through the depiction of the saint at a spring.

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La Madonna del passero работы Гверчино

La Madonna del passero

Oil

In this intimate composition, we find a moment of profound stillness between a mother and her child. The Virgin Mary, draped in a deep red garment, holds the infant Jesus with a tenderness that feels both sacred and deeply human. A small sparrow rests near them, its presence drawing the gaze of both figures. This bird is not merely a casual addition to the scene; it acts as a focal…

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Painting and Drawing (1656) работы Гверчино

Painting and Drawing

1656 · Oil On Canvas · Стейтлехи Кунстсамльungen Дрезден, Дрезден

The oil on canvas titled Painting and Drawing was executed by the artist Guercino in 1656. This allegorical work captures a quiet moment of creative exchange between two figures. A woman sits at the center, her hands engaged in the act of creation, while an older man observes the progress of a sketch. The scene functions as a visual metaphor for the relationship between different modes of artistic expression.

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Portrait of a Woman (1628) работы Гверчино

Portrait of a Woman

Guercino’s Portrait of a Woman, created about 1628, presents a close-up bust portrait of a young woman. The subject is positioned with her body slightly turned to her right, while her gaze is directed downward and toward the viewer's left. This orientation creates a sense of quiet introspection. The monochromatic color palette of this specific image emphasizes tonal range and the interplay of light rather than hue.

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Christ and the Moneylender (1628) работы Гверчино

Christ and the Moneylender

The composition presents a close-up profile view of two male figures positioned against a dark, indistinct background. On the left, a figure with long dark hair and a beard looks downward, his expression settled into a contemplative or sorrowful state. He is dressed in a reddish-brown garment. To the right, a second figure is shown in profile, wearing a white turban accented with blue stripes. This man possesses a weathered…

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St Anthony of Padua with the Infant Christ работы Гверчино

St Anthony of Padua with the Infant Christ

Oil On Canvas

In this intimate composition, we find St. Anthony of Padua cradling the Infant Christ. The scene is stripped of grandiosity, focusing instead on the profound connection between the Franciscan friar and the child. There is a palpable tenderness in the way the figures interact, a moment of stillness that invites the viewer into a private space of devotion. The light falls softly upon the figures, pulling them from the shadows…

Numbers 11 to 100: more Гверчино paintings

11Lot and His Daughters (1651) работы ГверчиноLot and His Daughters1651 · Toledo Museum of Art 12God the Father (1630) работы ГверчиноGod the Father1630 · Национальный музей в Варшаве 13Saint Francis with an angel playing violin (1620) работы ГверчиноSaint Francis with an angel playing violin1620 · Национальный музей в Варшаве 14Study of Saint Matthew turned to his right, reading a book работы ГверчиноStudy of Saint Matthew turned to his right, reading a book 15The Glory of All the Saints. Fragment (1613) работы ГверчиноThe Glory of All the Saints. Fragment1613 16The Glory of All the Saints. Fragment (1613) работы ГверчиноThe Glory of All the Saints. Fragment1613 17Jael and Sisera (1616) работы ГверчиноJael and Sisera1616 18Madonna and Child with Saint John The Baptist (1616) работы ГверчиноMadonna and Child with Saint John The Baptist1616 · Музей изящных искусств Хьюстона 19Abraham and Hagar (1616) работы ГверчиноAbraham and Hagar1616 · Statens Museum For Kunst 20St. Francis in Ecstasy with St. Benedict and an Angel (1620) работы ГверчиноSt. Francis in Ecstasy with St. Benedict and an Angel1620 21The Persian Sybil (1628) работы ГверчиноThe Persian Sybil1628 · Баварские государственные живописные коллекции 22St Sebastian (1628) работы ГверчиноSt Sebastian1628 · Баварские государственные живописные коллекции 23Martyrdom of Saints John and Paul (1632) работы ГверчиноMartyrdom of Saints John and Paul1632 · Musée des Augustins 24Saint Joseph with the Christ Child (1637) работы ГверчиноSaint Joseph with the Christ Child1637 · Национальная галерея Ирландии 25Circé (1637) работы ГверчиноCircé1637 26Mary Magdalene (1645) работы ГверчиноMary Magdalene1645 27The Sick Child (1660) работы ГверчиноThe Sick Child1660 28St. Paul the Hermit Fed by the Raven (1660) работы ГверчиноSt. Paul the Hermit Fed by the Raven1660 · Дейтонский художественный институт 29Absalom and Tamar (1655) работы ГверчиноAbsalom and Tamar1655 30The Virgin and Child appearing to Saint Jerome (1650) работы ГверчиноThe Virgin and Child appearing to Saint Jerome1650 31Santa Palazia (1658) работы ГверчиноSanta Palazia1658 · Museo Civico 32Virtuous Love (1666) работы ГверчиноVirtuous Love1666 33Assumption of the Virgin (1650) работы ГверчиноAssumption of the Virgin1650 · Институт искусств Детройта 34Saint Paul (1700) работы ГверчиноSaint Paul1700 · Slovak National Gallery 35Cleopatra (1621) работы ГверчиноCleopatra1621 · Национальная галерея Армении 36La Madonna del Carmine con San Giuseppe e Santa Teresa e Gloria d' Angeli работы ГверчиноLa Madonna del Carmine con San Giuseppe e Santa Teresa e Gloria d' Angeli 37The Vocation of Saint Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga работы ГверчиноThe Vocation of Saint Aloysius (Luigi) GonzagaМетрополитен-музей 38Saint Margaret of Cortona работы ГверчиноSaint Margaret of Cortona 39Apparition of Christ to Saint Therese работы ГверчиноApparition of Christ to Saint Therese 40The Holy Family (1620) работы ГверчиноThe Holy Family1620 41Fame, Honor and Virtue работы ГверчиноFame, Honor and Virtue 42Stilleben mit Melonen + Papagei (1616) работы ГверчиноStilleben mit Melonen + Papagei1616 43Amnon and Tamar работы ГверчиноAmnon and TamarНациональная галерея искусств 44The Flagellation of Christ (1642) работы ГверчиноThe Flagellation of Christ1642 · Музей изящных искусств Будапешта 45Madonna and Child работы ГверчиноMadonna and ChildFinnish National Gallery 46Saint Paul работы ГверчиноSaint Paul 47Child seen from behind, standing between its mother's knees работы ГверчиноChild seen from behind, standing between its mother's knees 48BAPTISM OF CHRIST работы ГверчиноBAPTISM OF CHRIST 49St. Hieronymus работы ГверчиноSt. Hieronymus 50San Filippo Neri работы ГверчиноSan Filippo Neri 51Esther before Ahasuerus (1750) работы ГверчиноEsther before Ahasuerus1750 · University of Michigan Museum of Art 52The Pensive Muse работы ГверчиноThe Pensive MuseНациональная галерея Ирландии 53Saint Agatha работы ГверчиноSaint AgathaНациональная галерея Ирландии 54The Triumph of David работы ГверчиноThe Triumph of DavidНациональная галерея Ирландии 55Study for St. William of Aquitaine работы ГверчиноStudy for St. William of AquitaineRhode Island School of Design Museum of Art 56Bust of a Soldier in Armor работы ГверчиноBust of a Soldier in ArmorRhode Island School of Design Museum of Art 57The Holy Family on the Flight meets the infant St John работы ГверчиноThe Holy Family on the Flight meets the infant St JohnFitzwilliam Museum 58Primavera работы ГверчиноPrimaveraМузей изящных искусств 59David with the head of Goliath работы ГверчиноDavid with the head of Goliath 60Saint Alexius in a brown wrap, holding a staff работы ГверчиноSaint Alexius in a brown wrap, holding a staff 61Man Kneeling работы ГверчиноMan Kneeling 62Landscape with a Fisherman работы ГверчиноLandscape with a Fisherman 63Landscape with Figures and a Wel работы ГверчиноLandscape with Figures and a Wel 64Landscape with Figures and Trees работы ГверчиноLandscape with Figures and Trees 65Landscape with Figures and a Tent работы ГверчиноLandscape with Figures and a Tent 66Landscape with Figures and a Bridge работы ГверчиноLandscape with Figures and a Bridge 67Landscape with Figures and a Bridge 1 работы ГверчиноLandscape with Figures and a Bridge 1 68Saint Francis in Adoration работы ГверчиноSaint Francis in Adoration 69St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness работы ГверчиноSt. John the Baptist in the Wilderness 70Portrait of a Man работы ГверчиноPortrait of a Man 71An Old Man работы ГверчиноAn Old Man 72A Woman Drinking from a Cup работы ГверчиноA Woman Drinking from a Cup 73St. John the Baptist in the Wilderness 1 работы ГверчиноSt. John the Baptist in the Wilderness 1 74A Woman Outstretched Arms работы ГверчиноA Woman Outstretched ArmsБаварские государственные живописные коллекции 75The Flaying of Marsyas работы ГверчиноThe Flaying of Marsyas 76God the Father работы ГверчиноGod the Father 77Saint Jerome работы ГверчиноSaint Jerome 78Two Women and an Infant работы ГверчиноTwo Women and an Infant 79HEAD OF A GIRL, SEEN FROM BEHIND работы ГверчиноHEAD OF A GIRL, SEEN FROM BEHIND 80A seated man training a dog работы ГверчиноA seated man training a dog 81Cupid holding a vase of flowers работы ГверчиноCupid holding a vase of flowers 82Study of a woman holding a sieve работы ГверчиноStudy of a woman holding a sieve 83Susanna and the Elders 1 работы ГверчиноSusanna and the Elders 1 84The Martyrdom of St Peter работы ГверчиноThe Martyrdom of St Peter 85A study of Christ работы ГверчиноA study of Christ 86Madonna of the Swallow работы ГверчиноMadonna of the Swallow 87Landscape with tree in the foreground работы ГверчиноLandscape with tree in the foreground 88Annunciation работы ГверчиноAnnunciation 89Warrior Kneeling with Arms Outstretched работы ГверчиноWarrior Kneeling with Arms Outstretched 90Putto in the Clouds работы ГверчиноPutto in the Clouds 91Saint John the Evangelist in Meditation работы ГверчиноSaint John the Evangelist in Meditation 92The Resurrected Christ Appears to the Virgin работы ГверчиноThe Resurrected Christ Appears to the Virgin 93Saint Peter работы ГверчиноSaint Peter 94Nude figure of a woman, seen from the side работы ГверчиноNude figure of a woman, seen from the side 95STUDIES FOR THE VISION OF SAINT PHILIP NERI работы ГверчиноSTUDIES FOR THE VISION OF SAINT PHILIP NERI 96The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist работы ГверчиноThe Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the BaptistНациональная галерея Шотландии 97David the violonist работы ГверчиноDavid the violonist 98Self-Portrait before a Painting of Amor Fedele работы ГверчиноSelf-Portrait before a Painting of Amor Fedele 99St Augustine работы ГверчиноSt Augustine 100Study of the God Almighty работы ГверчиноStudy of the God Almighty

Гверчино's paintings, period by period

What Гверчино painted most

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

Where you can see Гверчино's paintings

8 музеев, в которых находится большинство картин со страницы.

Музей Город Работы Гверчино Картины из этого списка
Баварские государственные живописные коллекции, МюнхенБаварские государственные живописные коллекции Мюнхен 8 Portrait of a Woman, Christ and the Moneylender, The Persian Sybil
Национальная галерея Ирландии, ДублинНациональная галерея Ирландии Дублин 6 Saint Joseph with the Christ Child, The Pensive Muse, Saint Agatha
Национальный музей в Варшаве, ВаршаваНациональный музей в Варшаве Варшава 2 God the Father, Saint Francis with an angel playing violin
Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art, ПровиденсRhode Island School of Design Museum of Art Провиденс 2 Study for St. William of Aquitaine, Bust of a Soldier in Armor
Национальная галерея, ЛондонНациональная галерея Лондон 8 The Samian Sibyl with a Putto
Стейтлехи Кунстсамльungen Дрезден, ДрезденСтейтлехи Кунстсамльungen Дрезден Дрезден 4 Painting and Drawing
Fitzwilliam MuseumFitzwilliam Museum 3 The Holy Family on the Flight meets the infant St John
Национальная галерея Шотландии, ЭдинбургНациональная галерея Шотландии Эдинбург 3 The Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist

Decade by decade: the best-known Гверчино piece of each

Произведения по десятилетиям

Pick a decade to see its standout piece.

Гверчино: quick answers about the paintings

What is Гверчино's best-known painting?See the answer

Top of the list is Pietà (1638), Музей Конде, Шантильи. Right behind it: St Peter and the angel (1650) and David with the Head of Goliath (1657).

What age was Гверчино when creating Pietà?See the answer

47 years old. Гверчино was born in 1591, and Pietà dates from 1638.

What are Гверчино's top 10 paintings?See the answer

Pietà, St Peter and the angel, David with the Head of Goliath, The Samian Sibyl with a Putto, Saint-Jean-Baptiste, La Madonna del passero, Painting and Drawing, Portrait of a Woman, Christ and the Moneylender и St Anthony of Padua with the Infant Christ. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.

How many works by Гверчино are in your catalogue?See the answer

We have 367 works by Гверчино in our catalogue, dated 1613 to 1666.

In which museums can you see Гверчино's famous works?See the answer

You'll find most of them in Баварские государственные живописные коллекции (Мюнхен), Национальная галерея Ирландии (Дублин) и Национальный музей в Варшаве (Варшава). The museum list above has the full breakdown.

When did Гверчино make the most famous pieces?See the answer

In 1650s, more than any other time: 9 of the 100 pieces on this page date from then, St Peter and the angel among them.

What are Гверчино's first and last famous pieces?See the answer

The earliest piece here is The Glory of All the Saints. Fragment (1613); the most recent is Virtuous Love (1666).

Which subjects did Гверчино paint most often?See the answer

Woman (11), Man (10) и Religious (9), out of the 100 pieces on this page.

Which medium shows up most in Гверчино's paintings?See the answer

Oil On Canvas, used in 15 of the 100 pieces on this page.

What style or movement is Гверчино known for?See the answer

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

Which famous Гверчино paintings are at the Баварские государственные живописные коллекции?See the answer

You can see 5 of the pieces on this page at the Баварские государственные живописные коллекции, Мюнхен, including Portrait of a Woman, Christ and the Moneylender и The Persian Sybil.

Where can I order a Гверчино reproduction?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.

Гверчино's story

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (Il Guercino): A Master of Shadow and Emotion

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, universally known as Il Guercino – “the squint” – was a name born from a physical characteristic that ultimately defined an artistic vision of extraordinary power. Born in 1591 in Cento, a small town nestled between Ferrara and Bologna in the heart of Italy’s Emilia region, his journey began not within the gilded halls of formal academies, but through a profound self-discovery shaped by early apprenticeship and a relentless pursuit of individual expression. Guercino's life was one of dramatic contrasts – from humble beginnings to recognition as a leading figure of the Baroque period, marked by both intense darkness and breathtaking luminosity in his art.

Early Influences and the Caravaggist Spirit

Guercino’s artistic development unfolded during a time of immense change and religious fervor in Italy. His early years were profoundly influenced by Ludovico Carracci, a pivotal figure in the Renaissance revival, whose studio provided him with a foundational understanding of classical composition and technique. However, it was the revolutionary naturalism of Caravaggio that truly ignited his artistic spirit. Guercino’s initial works – paintings like *Amnon and Tamar* – demonstrate this early debt to Caravaggism: stark contrasts of light and shadow (tenebrismo), a gritty realism depicting human flaws and passions, and an unflinching portrayal of biblical narratives. Unlike many artists seeking the idealized perfection of classical antiquity, Guercino embraced the raw, visceral energy of Caravaggio’s style, capturing the drama and intensity of human experience with remarkable immediacy. This early period established his reputation for dramatic intensity and a willingness to confront difficult subjects – a characteristic that would define much of his later work.

A Shift Towards Classical Grace: The 1630s Transformation

Around the 1630s, a significant transformation occurred in Guercino’s artistic style. Responding to both artistic curiosity and the demands of discerning patrons, he began to temper the harshness of Caravaggism, moving towards a more balanced and luminous approach. This wasn't merely a stylistic adjustment; it reflected a deeper engagement with classical ideals – a desire to create works that were not only emotionally resonant but also aesthetically refined. He softened his palette, introducing subtle gradations of color and employing a greater sense of spatial depth. This period witnessed the emergence of masterpieces like *The Return of the Prodigal Son*, showcasing a newfound harmony and elegance alongside the enduring intensity of his emotional vision. The influence of Guido Reni, another prominent Bolognese painter, is also evident in this shift towards a more balanced composition and refined technique.

Biblical Narratives and Psychological Depth

Guercino’s artistic focus consistently revolved around biblical narratives – stories of faith, doubt, redemption, and human suffering. However, he didn't simply illustrate these tales; he imbued them with profound psychological depth and emotional resonance. His figures are not idealized saints but flawed individuals grappling with complex moral dilemmas, wrestling with their beliefs, and experiencing the full spectrum of human emotions. *The Vocation of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga* is a particularly compelling example – a powerful depiction of religious awakening rendered with breathtaking skill and sensitivity. Guercino’s ability to capture the inner lives of his subjects, to portray their vulnerabilities and struggles with honesty and empathy, set him apart from many of his contemporaries. He understood that true piety wasn't about outward displays of devotion but about the internal battles and sacrifices that defined a life dedicated to faith. This psychological realism, combined with his masterful use of light and shadow, created paintings that were both visually stunning and emotionally compelling – works that continue to resonate deeply with viewers today.

Legacy and Rediscovery

Despite facing periods of relative obscurity in the 18th and 19th centuries, Guercino’s artistic genius was eventually rediscovered thanks to the tireless efforts of art historian Sir Denis Mahon. Mahon's meticulous research, particularly his analysis of Guercino’s account book – a detailed record of his commissions and payments – provided invaluable insights into the artist’s life and career. His work highlighted Guercino’s innovative approach to composition, his masterful use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), and his profound understanding of human psychology. Today, Guercino's paintings are celebrated in prestigious museums across Europe – from the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Ferrara to the National Gallery in London – serving as a testament to his enduring artistic legacy. His influence can be seen in the works of subsequent generations of artists, and his paintings continue to captivate viewers with their dramatic intensity, emotional depth, and unparalleled beauty.
  • Key Museums: Works by Guercino are prominently displayed at institutions like the Pinacoteca Nazionale (Ferrara), Palazzo Brignole-Sale (Genoa), and the National Gallery (London).
  • The Power of Light and Shadow: His signature use of chiaroscuro remains a defining element of his distinctive style.
  • A Portrait of Humanity: He masterfully depicted biblical narratives with an unparalleled focus on human emotion and psychological complexity.

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