Giovanni Francesco Barbieri
Painting, Visual Artist
1591 – 1666
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Who was Giovanni Francesco Barbieri?
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, best known as Guercino or Il Guercino, was an Italian Baroque painter and draftsman from the region of Emilia, and active in Rome and Bologna. The vigorous naturalism of his early manner is in contrast to the classical equilibrium of his later works. His many drawings are noted for their luminosity and lively style.
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- Born
- Feb 8, 1591
Cento - Also known as
- Guercino
- Il Guercino
- Siblings
- Religion
- Catholicism
- Nationality
- Italy
- Lived in
- Cento
- Died
- Dec 22, 1666
Bologna
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on July 23, 2013
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