Martyrdom of the Roman Officers John and Paul
Guercino
c. 1627 - c. 1632
Medium
pen
Dimensions
302; 210
About this artwork
hoogte 210 mm x breedte 302 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 ...