Guido Reni
1575–1642 · Italian · 30 artworks
Baroqueidealized figuresbalanced compositionssoft color palettestenebrismcontrapposto
artist bio
Guido Reni was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, known for his classical style and graceful figures. He was a dominant figure in the Bolognese School, influencing generations of artists with his refined compositions and idealized forms.
what you'll learn
Studying Reni's work allows students to understand the principles of Baroque classicism, including idealized human forms, balanced compositions, and the use of color to create emotional impact. Students can learn about the importance of preparatory drawings and the process of creating large-scale altarpieces.
related: Annibale Carracci, Domenichino, Peter Paul Rubens
30 artworks
Repentant Peter
1637
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Saint Matthew
1621
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Education of the Virgin
1642
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The Gathering of the Manna
1621
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Penitent Mary Magdalene
1640
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The Boy Bacchus
1620
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St Filippo Neri in Ecstasy
1614
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Mary Magdalene
1616
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Saint John
1621
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Evangelist St. Matthew and the Angel
1640
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Angel of the Annunciation
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St. John the Evangelist
1620
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St Jerome
1635
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Saint Mark
1621
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Sibylle
1636
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Saint Paul
1634
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St. Francis
1610
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St. Catherine
1615
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St. Peter Penitent
1600
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Saint Joseph and the Christ Child
1640
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Annunciation
1621
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Coronation of the Virgin with St. Catherine of Alexandria, St. John the Evangelist, St. John the Baptist
1596
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Portrait of Cardinal Bernardino Spada
1631
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St. Joseph
1642
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St. Cecilia
1610
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The purification of the Virgin
1640
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Saint Luke
1621
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The Coronation of the Virgin
1626
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Lot and His Daughters Fleeing Sodom
1616
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The Brussels goldsmith Jean Jacobs
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