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The Vocation of Saint Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga

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The Vocation of Saint Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga

Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)

ca. 1650

Medium

Oil on canvas

Tags

Angels Altars Men Crucifixion Cross Saints

Dimensions

140 x 106 in. (355.6 x 269.2 cm)

Collection

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wrightsman, 1973

Classification

Paintings

Department

European Paintings

Rights

Public Domain

About Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)

1591–1666 • Papal States

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 artist in Bologna. He is also known as a brilliant draftsman.

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