Artwork

Kind mit Stieglitz

Kind mit Stieglitz, by Guido Reni, unspecified, 1608
Kind mit Stieglitz, by Guido Reni, unspecified, 1608

Kind mit Stieglitz is an unspecified painting by the Early Baroque Italian artist Guido Reni. It dates from 1608 and is held in the collection of the Bavarian State Painting Collections.

About this work

Overview

Kind mit Stieglitz is a 1608 painting by Guido Reni, held at the Alte Pinakothek.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a baby lying on its back, holding a string attached to a flying goldfinch. The baby's gaze is fixed on the bird, creating a sense of tension and quiet contemplation.

Technique & Style

The baby's skin is rendered in soft, creamy tones, while its hair is depicted as light blonde. The figure is set against a dark curtain, with a white pillow and sheet providing a contrasting background.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Guido Reni

Artist

Guido Reni

Guido Reni was an Italian Baroque painter, although his works showed a classical manner, similar to Simon Vouet, Nicolas Poussin, and Philippe de Champaigne.