1618
oil
canvas
From the collection of Pinacoteca di Brera
''San Bernardino da Siena prega la Madonna di Loreto'' is a 1618 oil by Guercino, a Early Baroque Italian work, depicting Bernardino of Siena, held at Pinacoteca di Brera.
The painting depicts a scene with three men and an angel. The man on the left is dressed in white, while the two men on the right wear dark robes. An angel is shown holding a red cloth above them. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cloudy sky, with the angel appearing to be floating above the men. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of reverence and devotion. The painting's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figures. For more information on this style, look up the technique of chiaroscuro.
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.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →
