A Grain Merchant is a 1620 chalk by Guercino, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a man with a mustache and dark hair, dressed in a white shirt with a high collar and a dark vest. He holds a large object, possibly a sack or a bundle, behind his back. The man's facial expression is neutral, and his gaze is directed downward. The drawing is rendered in black chalk, with white highlights that add depth and dimension to the subject. The background is a warm, brown wash that provides a subtle contrast to the man's clothing and the object he holds. This work is characteristic of the Baroque style, which often featured dramatic lighting and intense emotions. For more information on this artistic movement, look up Baroque.
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.
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