Jesús y la Samaritana en el pozo

🖼️ Artwork Title: Jesús y la Samaritana en el pozo

🆔 ID Code: P118
👉 Derivative Type: High-quality canvas print
💥 Size: 60cm × 80.5cm
🎯 Delivered Product: Canvas print (frame not included)

🎨 About the Artist: Guercino

Guercino, whose real name was Giovanni Francesco Barbieri (1591–1666), was a renowned Italian painter of the Baroque period, celebrated for his innovative style and masterful use of light.

📍 Biography

Guercino was born on February 8, 1591, in Cento, a town in the Duchy of Ferrara. His nickname, “Guercino” (meaning “squinter” in Italian), referred to a congenital defect in his right eye. He began painting at a young age and quickly demonstrated exceptional artistic talent.

In 1621, he was invited to Rome by Pope Gregory XV, where he came under the patronage of Cardinal Ludovico Ludovisi. During his time in Rome, Guercino created many significant works, including the famed ceiling fresco “Aurora” at the Casino Ludovisi.

🎨 Artistic Style

Guercino was known for his dramatic use of light and shadow (chiaroscuro), which gave his paintings a theatrical and emotionally powerful effect. His work is also noted for its expressive emotional content and skillful, dynamic use of color.

He often combined realism with idealization, achieving a delicate balance between lifelike representation and classical beauty—a hallmark of his distinctive Baroque style.

🕊️ Legacy

Guercino died on December 22, 1666, in Bologna. His legacy endures through the many masterpieces housed in major museums around the world. His unique approach and contributions to Baroque art have left a lasting mark on the history of painting and continue to inspire generations of artists.