Christ on the Cross: Study for the Crucifixion with Saints
Guercino
1624/25
Medium
Pen and iron gall ink on buff laid paper, laid down on ivory wove paper
Dimensions
25.8 × 17.4 cm (10 3/16 × 6 7/8 in.)
Classification
pen and ink drawings
Department
Prints and Drawings
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
55205
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 ...