1615
oil
canvas
From the collection of Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister
Luke the Evangelist is a 1615 oil by Guercino, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister.
The painting depicts a man with his head resting on his hand, gazing to the left. He is dressed in dark attire and holds a paintbrush in his right hand, with a palette visible in front of him. The background of the painting is dark, with a subtle hint of a frame or wall behind the subject. In the upper right corner, a small, framed image of an animal can be seen, adding a touch of elegance to the overall composition. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's attention to the subject's contemplative expression. This painting is reminiscent of the works of Guercino, an Italian artist known for his masterful use of light and shadow.
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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