Borstbeelden van een man en een vrouw in Zuid-Oost Europese kostuums

About this artwork

Purchased with the support of the J.W. Edwin Vom Rath Fonds/Rijksmuseum Fonds

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 ...