Study of Four Figures, for the Burial of St. Petronilla Altarpiece at St. Peter's

Q: When was "Study of Four Figures, for the Burial of St. Petronilla Altarpiece at St. Peter's" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1623.

Q: Is "Study of Four Figures, for the Burial of St. Petronilla Altarpiece at St. Peter's" in the public domain?

Yes, Study of Four Figures, for the Burial of St. Petronilla Altarpiece at St. Peter's is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (called Guercino), Italian, 1591 â 1666

ca. 1623

Medium

figures

Classification

figures

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Gift of Sarah Cooper Hewitt

Accession Number

1931-66-39

About this artwork

Research in Progress

Art Historical Context

Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino ("the squinter" for his crossed eyes), was a leading Italian Baroque artist renowned for his dramatic chiaroscuro lighting, emotional depth, and fluid draughtsmanship. Created around 1623, *Study of Four Figures, for the Burial of St Petronilla Altarp at St. Peter's* a preparatory drawing that captures the artist's process in designing a monumental altarpiece for St Peter's Basilica in Rome. work reflects the Counter-Reformation era's emphasis on grand, theatrical religious scenes to inspire faith. Guercino's studies like this one showcase his ma...

Study of Four Figures, for the Burial of St. Petronilla Altarpiece at St. Peter's

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