Who created "Studie voor Cimon en Pero"?

Studie voor Cimon en Pero was created by Guido Reni in 1616 - 1620.

When was "Studie voor Cimon en Pero" created?

This artwork was created 1616 - 1620.

What medium is "Studie voor Cimon en Pero"?

Studie voor Cimon en Pero is paper.

Is "Studie voor Cimon en Pero" in the public domain?

Yes, Studie voor Cimon en Pero is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Studie voor Cimon en Pero

Guido Reni

1616 - 1620

Medium

paper

Dimensions

130; 155

About this artwork

rood krijt

Art Historical Context

Guido Reni's *Studie voor Cimon Pero* (Study for Cimon and Pero created between 1616 and 1620, is a delicate preparatory drawing on paper, measuring just 130mm by 155mm. The Bolognese master, a leading figure in the early Baroque era, drew inspiration from classical antiquity for this poignant scene from Roman lore. In the myth recounted by Pliny the Elder, the devoted daughter Pero secretly breastfeeds her imprisoned father Cimon to save him from starvation—a powerful emblem of filial piety that resonated in 17th-century art, blending tenderness with moral depth. Executed in rood krijt, or r...

About the Artist

Guido Reni · 1575–1642

Guido Reni (1575–1642) was one of the most celebrated Italian painters of the Baroque era and the dominant figure of the Bolognese School. Born into a family of musicians in Bologna, he trained first with Denys Calvaert before joining the influential Accademia degli Incamminati led by Ludovico Carracci. Reni achieved international fame through his idealizing style that combined Baroque dynamism wi...

Studie voor Cimon en Pero

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