Berglandschap met uitzicht op een vlakte
Guercino
ca. 1640 - ca. 1650
Medium
pen
Dimensions
274; 423
About this artwork
hoogte 274 mm x breedte 423 mm
About the Artist
Guercino · 1591–1666
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 ...