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Ninus übergibt der Semiramis seine Krone, by Guido Reni, oil, 1625

Ninus übergibt der Semiramis seine Krone

Guido Reni

1625

oil

canvas

From the collection of Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Dominant colour

Overview

Ninus übergibt der Semiramis seine Krone is a 1625 oil by Guido Reni, a Early Baroque Italian work, held at Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden.

Who painted this?
Guido Reni
When & what style?
1625 · Early Baroque Italian
Where can I see it?
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

About this work

This painting depicts a man and woman in a dark room with curtains. The woman is on the left, wearing a long dress and a crown, holding a crown above her head. The man is on the right, wearing a long robe and holding a scepter. He is looking at the woman. The woman's dress is white, and the man's robe is dark. The background is dark, with a small table on the left side of the painting. This painting is reminiscent of the work of artist Guido Reni.

About the artist

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.

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