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Written by: Chiara De LucaEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
Old Master Paintings · Catalogue no. 886203
Guercino

Caritas

StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byRijksmuseum
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Artist / MakerGuercino
Date1500
Mediumoil paint, copper
Genrereligious art
TypePainting
CollectionRijksmuseum
LocationRijksmuseum
About the Artist

BiographyGuercino (1591–1666) — Painter of the Italian 17th century (1591–1666).Guercino worked as painter, draftsperson, designer and visual artist and is associated with Papal States. Their documented life spans the years 1591 to 1666, born in Cento, died in Bologna. Their work is linked to Baroque.Disciplinespainter, draftsperson, designer, visual artistBorn1591, CentoDied1666, BolognaNationalityPapal StatesMovementBaroqueSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →

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