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Alonso Cano Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Alonso Cano our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Alonso Cano · 1601 – 1667

The Crucifixion (1650)

1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 130.0 x 96.0cm

This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Alonso Cano captures the somber Crucifixion. Discover this masterpiece of Spanish art today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega (?) by Alonso Cano, 1635

1635 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 35.0 x 28.0cm

This somber Baroque portrait by Alonso Cano captures a contemplative gaze. Discover the elegance of this Spanish masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa by Alonso Cano

1629 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 99.0 x 43.5cm

This Baroque masterpiece by Alonso Cano depicts a divine encounter. Discover the spiritual beauty of this stunning oil painting today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Alonso Cano, Saint Anthony of Padua (1650)

1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 291.0 x 165.0cm

This luminous Spanish Baroque oil depicts Saint Anthony with the Christ Child by Alonso Cano. Discover this divine masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Spanish Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa of Avila (1629) by Alonso Cano

1629 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 99.0 x 43.5cm

This dramatic Baroque painting by Alonso Cano captures a mystical encounter. Explore this spiritual masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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St. Bernard and the Virgin (1650) by Alonso Cano

1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid

Alonso Cano's 'St. Bernard & the Virgin' (1650) depicts a miraculous encounter with divine grace, showcasing Baroque realism and religious devotion through vibrant colors and masterful composition.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Virgin Mary Appears to Saint Anthony by Alonso Cano, 1648

1648 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 161.0 x 111.3cm

This serene Baroque masterpiece by Alonso Cano depicts a divine encounter. Shop this exquisite hand-painted reproduction today.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #7: The Virgin Mary Appears to Saint Anthony

Art Movement: Baroque

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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St. Stephanus, 1626, Alonso Cano

1626 · original 99.5 x 76.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Dominican monk by Alonso Cano, 1626

1626 · original 74.5 x 60.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Alonso Cano, Portrait of an Ecclesiastic (1626)

1626 · Hispanic Society Museum - Library, New York · original 102.5 x 78.5cm

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Color Palette: Monochrome

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Christ Crucified (1650)

1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 220.0 x 126.0cm

This somber Spanish Baroque oil painting by Alonso Cano depicts the Crucifixion. Experience this powerful masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Spanish Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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St. Vincent Ferrer Preaching – Alonso Cano

1644 · Fundacion Banco Santander, Madrid · original 214.0 x 164.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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S. Vincent preaching (1644)

1644 · original 270.0 x 160.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The Crucifixion, Alonso Cano

1638 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 173 x 265 cm

Baroque drama of Christ's Crucifixion by Alonzo Cano; discover this somber masterpiece.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #14: The Crucifixion

Art Movement: Baroque Painting
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Immaculate Conception – Alonso Cano

1648 · original 170 x 115 cm

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Art Movement: Baroque

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Maria (1648) by Alonso Cano

1648 · original 49 x 43 cm

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The Sleeping Christ Child – Alonso Cano

1652 · Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster · original 53.3 x 91.4cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The Coronation of the Virgin by Alonso Cano, 1656

1656 · Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster · original 269.2 x 167.6cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The Education of the Virgin (1650) by Alonso Cano

1650 · Fundacion Banco Santander, Madrid · original 203.0 x 145.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Christ and Two Followers on the Road to Emmaus (1650)

1650 · Walters Art Museum, Baltimore · original 51.5 x 66.7cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Death of S. Francis of Assis by Alonso Cano

1650 · Королівська академія витончених мистецтв Сан-Фернандо, Madrid · original 142.0 x 138.0cm

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Cristo en El Limbo. – Alonso Cano

1652

Explore Alonso Cano’s ‘Cristo en El Limbo’ – a dramatic 1652 charcoal drawing of suffering & faith. Baroque style, dynamic composition, & profound emotional impact.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The First Labours of Adam and Eve by Alonso Cano

1652 · original 165 x 204 cm

Explore Alonso Cano’s ‘The First Labours of Adam & Eve’ (1652). A Baroque masterpiece! Oil on canvas, dramatic lighting, classical style – a captivating pastoral scene.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #23: The First Labours of Adam and Eve

Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Vision of St. Anthony of Padua

1662 · original 136 x 111 cm

Explore Alonso Cano’s "Vision of St. Anthony of Padua" (1662). A Baroque masterpiece featuring Mary, Jesus & Anthony in dramatic light. Discover this stunning oil painting's rich textures & spiritual depth.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #24: Vision of St. Anthony of Padua

Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The penitent Saint Jerome by Alonso Cano

1660 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 177.0 x 209.0cm

This dramatic Spanish Baroque oil painting by Alonso Cano depicts a penitent Saint Jerome. Discover the spiritual intensity of this masterpiece.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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The artist

Alonso Cano

1601 – 1667

Quick facts

Died1667
NationalitySpain
Typical colorsearthy
Top-ranked workThe Crucifixion
Also known asAlonzo Cano, Alonsso Cano, the Spanish Michelangelo, el Racionero Cano, of Granada Alonso Cano
Vibedramatic
Room fitliving room
Works on APS88

Biography

A Renaissance Man of Granada

Alonso Cano Almansa stands as a singular figure in the Spanish Golden Age, a true polymath whose creative spirit refused to be confined to a single medium. Born in Granada, Spain, he was a rare talent who mastered the distinct disciplines of painting, sculpture, and architecture with equal fervor. His artistic journey began under the guidance of his father, Miguel Cano, from whom he inherited the foundational principles of architecture. This structural understanding would later inform the spatial depth and monumental presence found in his visual works.

His education was a tapestry of the finest influences available in the Spanish art world. In the realm of painting, he refined his brushwork within the academy of Juan del Castillo and studied under Francisco Pacheco, the esteemed teacher of Velázquez. This lineage connected him directly to the heart of the Baroque movement, infusing his canvases with a sense of dramatic tension and spiritual luminosity. Simultaneously, his sculptural prowess was forged under the tutelage of Juan Martínez Montañés, allowing him to breathe life into stone and wood with a profound sense of anatomical grace and emotional resonance.

The Mastery of Form and Spirit

Cano’s body of work is characterized by an extraordinary ability to capture the divine within the human form. As a sculptor, he achieved lasting renown through pieces such as the Madonna and Child in the church of Lebrija and his colossal, commanding figures of San Pedro and San Pablo. These works demonstrate a mastery of scale and a capacity to evoke deep religious devotion through physical presence.

In his paintings, Cano utilized the dramatic techniques of the Baroque era to create moments of intense spiritual encounter. His compositions often feature:

The interplay of light and shadow, where unseen light sources illuminate sacred figures, such as in his depiction of St John the Evangelist on Pathmos.
Emotional intimacy, seen in works like Noli me Tangere, where the tension between divine grace and human yearning is palpable.
The weight of sacrifice, captured through the somber and dramatic tableau of The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel.

Legacy and Royal Recognition

The significance of Alonso Cano’s talent was recognized at the highest levels of the Spanish court. His prestige led to his appointment as the first royal architect and a painter to Philip IV. His influence even extended to the education of the next generation, serving as an instructor to the prince, Balthasar Charles. This proximity to power allowed him to leave an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of Spain; notably, he served as the chief architect of the Granada Cathedral, designing its magnificent façade which was eventually erected following his passing.

Beyond his official titles, Cano’s legacy is preserved in the very fabric of Andalusian culture. His ability to weave together the structural rigor of architecture, the tactile emotion of sculpture, and the luminous storytelling of painting ensures his place as one of the most versatile and essential masters of the Spanish Baroque.

Questions & Answers

Can I study Alonso Cano's use of color across all works?

The Palette Genome of Alonso Cano is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

Where are Alonso Cano's artworks grouped by keywords?

To find works by Alonso Cano on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

Is there an overview of all the subjects Alonso Cano painted?

Alonso Cano's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 2, 2026

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