Son of a laborer who transported wood. He was called Guercino (squinter), because he was cross-eyed or had a squint in his right eye. Reputedly self-taught early, then an apprentice in the shop of Benedetto Gennari. Patrons included the papal legate at Ferrara and the Archbishop of Bologna. He developed a classical style later in his career. After the death of Guido Reni, Guercino was the leading artist in Bologna. He is also known as a brilliant draftsman.

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Notable Works

Artworks

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Samson Captured by the Philistines

All Artworks

The Vocation of Saint Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga

The Virgin Immaculate

Saint Cecilia Playing the Organ

Two Studies of a Kneeling Male Figure (recto); Handwritten letter (verso)

Half-Figure of a Nude Man Facing Right

A Sibyl Holding a Scroll (Study for the Cimmerian Sibyl)

Endymion Sleeping

Standing Youth Seen from Behind Holding a Bowl (Ganymede?)

The Adoration of the Magi

Seated Old Man with Right Arm Upraised (Tithonus) (recto); Seated Nude Youth (figure of Day) (verso)

Waist-Length Portrait of a Man Wearing the Order of the Golden Fleece, in Profile Facing Left

Samson Captured by the Philistines

Youth in a Chariot with Attendant Young Woman

Youth Kneeling before a Prelate (recto); Another Study of a Youth Kneeling before a Prelate (verso)

Young Boy in Bust-Length

The Raising of Lazarus

Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Louis of France Venerating an Image of the Virgin

Seated Nude Young Man in Nearly Frontal View

Fireworks in a Piazza

A Seated Young Woman Looking Over Her Shoulder

Two Men, Depicted Half-Length, in Profile

Portrait of Morose Man in Half-Length

Saint Jerome Writing