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Guido Reni (Italian pronunciation: [ˌɡwiːdo ˈrɛːni]; 4 November 1575 – 18 August 1642) was an Italian painter of the Baroque period, although his works showed a classical manner, similar to Simon Vouet, Nicolas Poussin, and Philippe de Champaigne. He painted primarily religious works, but also mythological and allegorical subjects.
Guido Reni was an Italian painter of high-Baroque style, who painted religious, mythological and allegorical subjects. He worked in Rome, Naples and Bologna, and influenced many artists with his eclectic classicism.
- Italian
- August 18, 1642
- Bologna, Italy
Guido Reni was an early Italian Baroque painter noted for the classical idealism of his renderings of mythological and religious subjects. First apprenticed to the Flemish painter Denis Calvaert at the age of 10, Reni was later influenced by the novel naturalism of the Carracci, a Bolognese family.
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Learn about the history and significance of this 1627 altarpiece by the Italian painter Guido Reni, who was known as "Divine" for his elegance and grace. See the artwork details, provenance, exhibition history, and related resources at The Met website.
Guido Reni was an Italian Baroque painter who worked in Rome and Bologna. He painted religious, mythological and allegorical scenes, and was influenced by Caravaggio and the Carracci.
Guido Reni was the preeminent 17th century Italian painter whose works were acclaimed for their grace, beauty and compositional sophistication. He painted both panels and frescoes, but also left many drawings and etchings.
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Feb 21, 2024 · Guido Reni was a widely-acclaimed painter and draughtsman in seventeenth-century Italy, renowned for his elegant interpretations of religious and mythological scenes.
