Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)
The Prophet Jeremiah
About this artwork
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artist:Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591 - 1666) Italian
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title:The Prophet Jeremiah
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date created:1616-1627
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materials:Black and white chalk on faded grey-blue paper
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measurements:42.50 x 39.50 cm (framed: 62.10 x 58.30 x 3.50 cm)
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 2005
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accession number:D 5591
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artwork photographed by:Antonia Reeve
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Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)
Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri)
Guercino was a highly original and lyrical painter and draughtsman. He was born Giovanni Francesco Barbieri in Cento near Bologna (his nickname 'Guercino' means 'squint-eyed'). He was largely self-taught, but was strongly influenced by the bold figure painting of the Carracci family and the...
