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Antonio Tempesta Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Antonio Tempesta 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 Antonio Tempesta · 1555 – 1630

Landscape with Bear and Stag Hunt

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This dramatic Mannerist hunt scene by Antonio Tempesta captures intense motion. Explore this masterpiece and bring its energy home today.

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Art Movement: Mannerism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Landscape with Boar Hunt

Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This dynamic Mannerist landscape by Antonio Tempesta captures a chaotic boar hunt. Explore this masterpiece and bring its energy home today.

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Art Movement: Mannerism
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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The Death of Adonis by Antonio Tempesta, 1593

1593 · Galleria Sabauda, Turin · original 27 x 36 cm

Experience the dramatic Baroque scene of The Death of Adonis by Antonio Tempesta (1593), capturing poignant emotion and intricate detail; discover this masterpiece today.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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The Crucifixion of Saint Peter by Antonio Tempesta

1592 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 83.5 x 64.5cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 4 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Beheading of Apostle Paul, Antonio Tempesta

1592 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 84.5 x 63.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Antonio Tempesta: Hunting Scene

1592 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 36.5 x 49.0cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Nero (AD 37–68), Roman Emperor by Antonio Tempesta

National Trust, Cambridge · original 66 x 51 cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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The Walls of Babylon (1610) by Antonio Tempesta

1610 · Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles · original 22 x 28 cm

Discover "The Walls of Babylon" by Antonio Tempesta – a captivating 1610 etching showcasing Renaissance city life. Explore this Mannerist masterpiece's intricate details & historical significance.

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Art Movement: Mannerism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Battle Scene

1592 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 40.2 x 49.4cm

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Popularity: No. 9 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Arrival of Christine Marie of France to Turin in 1619 (1620) by Antonio Tempesta

1620

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Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Gathering of the Manna, 1600, Antonio Tempesta

1600 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · original 43.0 x 57.0cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Antonio Tempesta: Joseph Explaining His Dream to His Brothers

1600 · Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · original 42.5 x 54.5cm

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Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Battle Scene – Antonio Tempesta

1592 · Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich · original 44.5 x 89.3cm

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Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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PAYSAGE PASTORAL, BERGER ASSIS DE FACE

Discover 'Paysage Pastoral' by Antonio Tempesta! A Baroque landscape painting of a solitary figure in a dramatic, richly detailed scene. Explore its classical style & evocative beauty.

Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Portrait of Antonio Tempesta

Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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The Conversion of Paul

original 360 x 529 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Fresco of the martyrdom of Saint Primus, who is being forced to swallow molten lead (Circignani and Tempesta). In the Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo, Rome.

Explore Antonio Tempesta’s poignant fresco depicting Saint Primus’ martyrdom in Rome. A dramatic Renaissance scene of grief & loss, showcasing Mannerist style & rich color palettes.

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Art Movement: Renaissance
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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BATAILLE NAVALE by Antonio Tempesta

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Popularity: No. 19 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Battle scene by Antonio Tempesta

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Color Palette: Earthy

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Popularity: No. 20 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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A tumultous hunting scene in which a stag is hunted into the

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Popularity: No. 21 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Christ cures a leper; an apostle holds a garment in front of

Discover Antonio Tempesta’s ‘Christ cures a leper’; an intricate black & white engraving showcasing Renaissance artistry. Explore its dramatic composition & religious symbolism.

Art Movement: Mannerism
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Nessus and Deianira by Antonio Tempesta

original 97 x 115 cm

Antonio Tempesta’s "Nessus & Deianira" – a dramatic black-and-white engraving of Greek myth. Explore this Baroque masterpiece's dynamic composition, detailed linework & historical significance.

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Art Movement: Baroque
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Jupiter and Callisto (1606)

1606 · original 97 x 115 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

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Popularity: No. 24 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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Venus Mourning the Death of Adonis – Antonio Tempesta

1606 · original 97 x 115 cm

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Color Palette: Neutrals

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Popularity: No. 25 of 28 artworks by Antonio Tempesta
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The artist

Antonio Tempesta

1555 – 1630

Quick facts

Also known asAntonio Tempeste, Antonio Tempesta il Vecchio, Antonius Tempesta, Antonio Tempesti, Antonio Tempesta Fiorentino
Lifespan75 years
Museums on APSLos Angeles County Museum of Art, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Bavarian State Painting Collections, Museum of Fine Arts, Galleria Sabauda
Died1630
Born1555, Florence, Italy
Top 3 worksLandscape with Bear and Stag Hunt, Landscape with Boar Hunt, The Death of Adonis
Movementsbaroque

Biography

The Florentine Master of Motion and Drama

Antonio Tempesta stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, embodying the complex interplay between Mannerist aesthetics and Baroque innovation. Born in Florence in 1555, during a period marked by intense intellectual ferment and artistic experimentation, Tempesta’s career unfolded across the prestigious corridors of Italy and the vibrant art markets of Flanders. He was far more than a mere painter; he acted as a vital conduit for stylistic ideas, skillfully blending the rigorous disegno of his Florentine training with the expressive power and dynamic energy found in Antwerp’s burgeoning art scene.

His formative years were shaped by the prestigious Accademia delle Arti del Disegno, where he enrolled in 1576. This institution instilled in him a profound understanding of anatomical accuracy and compositional balance, hallmarks of the Mannerist tradition. Under the guidance of masters such as Santi di Tito, Tempesta mastered the classical ideals and humanist scholarship essential to the era. However, it was the influence of the Flemish painter Giovanni Stradanus that introduced him to a more dramatic use of color and light—elements that would eventually define his mature style. His early participation in the ambitious decoration projects for the Palazzo Vecchio under Giorgio Vasari further immersed him in the grandeur and scale required by the era's most significant patrons.

A Versatile Visionary: From Frescoes to Engravings

Tempesta’s artistic output was remarkably diverse, spanning a breadth of mediums that allowed him to leave his mark on both monumental architecture and intimate prints. As a fresco painter, he contributed significantly to some of the most celebrated decorative programs of the age, including works for Villa Lante and Palazzo Farnese. His collaborative spirit was evident in his work with artists like Paul Brill, creating large-scale narratives that showcased the dramatic tension of the period. One of his most poignant achievements can be seen in the Church of Santo Stefano Rotondo in Rome, where his fresco depicting the martyrdom of Saint Primus utilizes a rich color palette and intense emotionality to capture a scene of profound grief and loss.

Beyond the walls of Roman churches and Florentine palaces, Tempesta found immense success as an engraver. This medium allowed him to disseminate his vision of battle scenes and sweeping landscapes across Europe, bridging the gap between Italian composition and Northern European detail. His engravings often featured:

Dynamic Battle Scenes: Capturing the chaotic energy and heroic scale of historical conflicts.
Expansive Landscapes: Blending classical structure with atmospheric depth.
Narrative Allegories: Utilizing complex symbolism to communicate religious and political themes, such as in his evocative work The Expulsion of Heliodorus from the Temple.

Legacy and Historical Significance

The historical significance of Antonio Tempesta lies in his ability to navigate the transition between two eras. While his roots remained firmly planted in the disciplined Mannerism of Florence, his work anticipated the emotional intensity and theatricality of the Baroque. By integrating the structural precision of Italian disegno with the atmospheric richness of the Flemish tradition, he helped create a visual language that was both intellectually rigorous and emotionally accessible.

Though his life ended in 1630, his influence endured through the widespread circulation of his prints and the lasting impact of his monumental frescoes. He remains a testament to the interconnectedness of the European art world during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, serving as a bridge between the classical traditions of Italy and the burgeoning artistic spirit of the North.

Questions & Answers

Where are Antonio Tempesta's artworks grouped by art movement?

Antonio Tempesta's works can be browsed by movement on the artist's All Movements page.

Where are Antonio Tempesta's artworks organized by color?

Antonio Tempesta's works can be explored by color on the artist's Spectral Index page.

Where are Antonio Tempesta's artworks mapped by subject?

The Subject Atlas page maps Antonio Tempesta's artworks by subject.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026

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