Artwork
Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua is an ink print by the Baroque artist Guercino. It dates from 1634 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
This etching on laid paper, created around 1634, is a work by Guercino, an Italian artist known for his dynamic and classically balanced style. The print depicts Saint Anthony of Padua.
Subject & Meaning
The etching portrays Saint Anthony of Padua, a Catholic saint, in traditional attire, conveying a sense of calm through its simple yet detailed representation.
Technique & Style
Guercino employed the etching technique to create the image, utilizing lines and shading to render the subject. The work exemplifies the artist's skill in graphic technique.
History & Provenance
The etching was created during the Italian Baroque period by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, known as Guercino, a prominent draftsman and painter from Cento, Emilia.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (8 February 1591 – 22 December 1666), better known as (il) Guercino (Italian pronunciation: ), was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from Cento in the Emilia region, who was active in Rome and Bologna.
