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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

Saint Jean Evangeliste et la coupe empoisonnée by Alonso Cano

The Louvre, Paris

Admire Alonso Cano's 'Saint Jean Evangeliste et la coupe empoisonnée,' a Baroque masterpiece depicting John the Baptist’s perilous encounter. A dramatic scene of temptation and divine warning, rendered with rich detail and intense emotion.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #1: Saint Jean Evangeliste et la coupe empoisonnée
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 1 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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St John the Evangelist (1636)

1636 · The Louvre, Paris · original 53 x 35 cm

Experience the profound artistry of Alonso Cano's 'St John the Evangelist.' This Baroque masterpiece showcases intricate detail and dramatic chiaroscuro, capturing the saint’s contemplative essence. A unique reproduction of a Louvre treasure.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #2: St John the Evangelist
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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Same size as the original$20335 × 53 cm Commission at original size

The Vision of St Bernard (1650) by Alonso Cano

1650 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 267 x 185 cm

Delve into history at Queens’ College, Cambridge – admire architectural marvels like the Mathematical Bridge & experience Victorian pastoral art by Colkett. Discover a legacy of scholarship!

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #3: The Vision of St Bernard
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 3 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The Miracle at the Well, Alonso Cano

1646 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 216 x 149 cm

Witness the miraculous 'Miracle at the Well' by Alonso Cano! This 1646 oil painting depicts a profound religious scene with masterful detail and dramatic light. Explore faith, community, and artistry in this iconic masterpiece.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #4: The Miracle at the Well
Art Movement
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
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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.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #5: St. Bernard and the Virgin
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 5 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 #6: The Crucifixion
Art Movement
Baroque Painting
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 6 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Saint Jacques le Majeur by Alonso Cano

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the dramatic Baroque intensity of Alonso Cano's Saint Jacques le Majeur, a masterpiece of spiritual contemplation and masterful chiaroscuro you can own.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #7: Saint Jacques le Majeur
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 7 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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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.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #8: Christ Crucified
Art Movement
Spanish Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 8 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Same size as the original$954126 × 220 cm Commission at original size

Mary by Alonso Cano

1646 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 49 x 43 cm

Experience the captivating beauty of Alonso Cano’s ‘Mary,’ a Baroque masterpiece housed at Budapest's Szépmûvészeti Múzeum. Explore its serene composition and profound emotional depth.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #9: Mary
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Dark
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 9 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
Delivery
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Same size as the original$21043 × 49 cm Commission at original size

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.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #10: Saint Anthony of Padua
Art Movement
Spanish Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 10 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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St John the Evangelist on Pathmos, Alonso Cano

1646 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 218 x 153 cm

Experience this dramatic Baroque portrait of St John the Evangelist by Alonzo Cano (1646), featuring a vivid pink robe against a rocky landscape; discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #11: St John the Evangelist on Pathmos
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 11 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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St James the Greater by Alonso Cano, 1635

1635 · The Louvre, Paris · original 54 x 36 cm

Experience the dramatic Baroque realism of St James the Greater by Alonzo Cano (1635), capturing profound spiritual contemplation; discover this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #12: St James the Greater
Art Movement
Baroque
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 12 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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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.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #13: The Crucifixion
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 13 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.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #14: The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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No. 14 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Eve by Alonso Cano

1666 · Cathedral, Granada

Admire Alonso Cano’s 'Eve,' a stunning Baroque masterpiece! This 1666 oil painting showcases exquisite detail & elegance. Explore this Granada treasure – art history awaits!

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #15: Eve
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
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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.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #16: The crucified Christ appears to Saint Teresa of Avila
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Dark
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 16 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.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #17: Portrait of Garcilaso de la Vega (?)
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 17 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The Virgin and Child (1645) by Alonso Cano

1645 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 162.0 x 107.0cm

This serene Baroque oil painting by Alonso Cano captures a tender moment between Mary and Christ. Explore this masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #18: The Virgin and Child
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 18 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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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.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #19: The penitent Saint Jerome
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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No. 19 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Descent into Limbo, 1640, Alonso Cano

1640 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 169 x 121 cm

Witness the dramatic 'Descent into Limbo' by Alonso Cano (1640). A haunting Baroque masterpiece depicting grief and faith, now available as a stunning handmade oil reproduction.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #20: Descent into Limbo
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Dark
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 20 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Alonso Cano, St James the Greater (1635)

1635 · The Louvre, Paris · original 54 x 36 cm

Capturing profound spiritual contemplation through dramatic Baroque realism, this 1635 oil painting of St James the Greater by Alonso Cano invites you to discover the power of Spanish masterworks for your collection.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #21: St James the Greater
Art Movement
Baroque
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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The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel by Alonso Cano

1646 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 178 x 121 cm

Experience the dramatic Baroque piety of The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel by Alonzo Cano (1646); discover this masterpiece of Spanish religious art today.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #22: The Dead Christ Supported by an Angel
Art Movement
Baroque
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 22 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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Noli me Tangere by Alonso Cano, 1640

1640 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 141 x 109 cm

Experience the intimate devotion of Noli me Tangere by Alonzo Cano, a dramatic Baroque masterpiece from 1640; discover this timeless piece of faith art today.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #23: Noli me Tangere
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 23 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The vision of St. Felix of Cantalice – Alonso Cano

Museum of Cádiz, Cadiz · original 281 x 445 cm

Alonso Cano depicts a divine vision of the Virgin and Child. Explore this Spanish Baroque masterpiece today.

View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #24: The vision of St. Felix of Cantalice
Art Movement
Baroque
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 24 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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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
View the most popular artwork of Alonso Cano ranked #25: The Virgin Mary Appears to Saint Anthony
Technique
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No. 25 of 88 artworks by Alonso Cano
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The artist

Alonso Cano

1601 – 1667

Portrait of Alonso Cano
Quick facts
  • Died1667
  • NationalitySpain
  • Typical colorsearthy
  • Top-ranked workSaint Jean Evangeliste et la coupe empoisonnée
  • 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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