Guercino

Guercino
Self portrait, c. 1635
Born
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri

(1591-02-08)February 8, 1591
Cento, Duchy of Ferrara
DiedDecember 22, 1666(1666-12-22) (aged 75)
Bologna, Papal States
NationalityItalian
Known forPainting, drawing
MovementBaroque

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (February 8, 1591 – December 22, 1666),[1] better known as (il) Guercino[2] (Italian pronunciation: [ɡwerˈtʃiːno] ⓘ), was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Cento in the Emilia region, who was active in Rome and Bologna. The vigorous naturalism of his early manner contrasts with the classical equilibrium of his later works. His many drawings are noted for their luminosity and lively style.

  1. ^ Miller, 1964
  2. ^ "Beside the easel". besidetheeasel.blogspot.se. Retrieved 14 September 2017.