Giuseppe Maria Crespi
1665–1747 · Italian · 18 artworks
Baroquetenebrismgenre paintingnaturalismexpressive brushworknarrative composition
artist bio
Giuseppe Maria Crespi, also known as Lo Spagnuolo, was an Italian late Baroque painter of the Bolognese School. He is known for his genre paintings and religious works, and he significantly influenced the development of genre painting in Italy.
what you'll learn
Studying Crespi's work allows students to explore the transition from Baroque to Rococo styles, focusing on his use of naturalism and genre scenes to convey complex narratives. Students can also learn about the importance of capturing everyday life in art.
18 artworks
Bookshelves with Music Writings
1730
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The Courted Singer
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Scene in a Cellar
1715
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Portrait of Count Fulvio Grati
1723
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The Seven Sacraments - Communion
1712
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Dice Players
1747
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Virgin with the Instruments of the Passion
1730
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Cardinal Prospero Lambertini
1740
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Portrait of a Lady
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The Seven Sacraments - Confession
1712
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The Seven Sacraments - Confirmation
1712
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Interior with a Family of Peasants
1709
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Girl Holding a Dove
1700
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The Kitchenmaid
1725
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The Sibyl of Cumes
1700
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Chancellor Florius Senesius
1740
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Death of Saint Joseph
1712
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The Blessed Bernardo Tolomeo's Intercession for the End of the Plague in Siena
1735
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