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Carlo Maratta Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Carlo Maratta 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 Carlo Maratta · 1625 – 1713

André Le Nôtre

1681 · Château de Versailles, Versailles

Discover André Le Nôtre, the 'King of Gardeners,' through Carlo Maratta's portrait! Explore his masterful designs at Versailles and beyond – a legacy of French garden elegance.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Madonna and Child Enthroned with Angels and Saints

1680 · Santa Maria in Vallicella, Rome

This stunning baroque painting depicts Mary enthroned with angels and saints, showcasing Maratta's masterful use of light and shadow to convey reverence. Its rich iconography reflects Christian faith and artistic excellence.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Adoration of the Magi (in Garland)

Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 75 x 61 cm

Carlo Maratta's 'Adoration of the Magi (in Garland)' is a stunning 17th-century oil painting housed in St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Museum. Featuring Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and angelic figures amidst a floral wreath, this classicizing Baroque artwork embodies meticulous detail and vibrant color. Explore a handmade reproduction on canvas by WikiOO.org – available sizes & frames.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Same size as the original$28361 × 75 cm Commission at original size

Portrait of Pope Clement IX

1669 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 158 x 119 cm

Carlo Maratta’s ‘Portrait of Pope Clement IX’ showcases a serene pope seated on his throne, capturing his solemn demeanor and conveying profound emotion through meticulous detail. Executed in 1669, this painting exemplifies Maratta's signature classicizing style—characterized by clarity, balance, and restrained expression—and resides prominently at the Hermitage Museum.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$697119 × 158 cm Commission at original size

A Young Man

1663 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 63 x 52 cm

Discover "A Young Man" by Carlo Maratta! This Baroque masterpiece captures youth & sophistication with intricate details and masterful light. Explore its history, technique, and significance at WikiOO.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24452 × 63 cm Commission at original size

Adoration of the Shepherds

1690 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 94 x 97 cm

Admire Carlo Maratta’s ‘Adoration of the Shepherds,’ a Baroque masterpiece! Explore rich detail, dynamic composition & divine symbolism in this 1690 oil painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Same size as the original$69097 × 94 cm Commission at original size

The Sleep of the Infant Jesus, with Musician Angels

1697 · The Louvre, Paris · original 120 x 98 cm

Marvel at Carlo Maratta's 'The Sleep of the Infant Jesus,' a Baroque masterpiece depicting Mary cradling her son, surrounded by musician angels. Explore its rich symbolism and artistic context within the Louvre Museum.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$49298 × 120 cm Commission at original size

Apollo Chasing Daphne

1681 · Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts, Brussels · original 221 x 224 cm

Experience Carlo Maratta's Apollo Chasing Daphne – a Baroque masterpiece depicting the myth of Daphne and Apollo with dynamic movement, rich colors, and meticulous detail at Musée Royaux Beaux-Arts Brussels.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$1580224 × 221 cm Commission at original size

Maria Immaculata

1688 · Picture Gallery Sanssouci, Potsdam · original 181 x 128 cm

Marvel at 'Maria Immaculata' by Carlo Maratta! This stunning Baroque masterpiece depicts the Virgin Mary with angels, showcasing exquisite detail and classicizing style from 1688. A timeless work of art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$823128 × 181 cm Commission at original size

Death of Saint Joseph

1676 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

This dramatic Baroque oil by Carlo Maratta captures the death of Saint Joseph. Explore this emotional masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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The Flight into Egypt

1664 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, new york

A dramatic Baroque scene of the Holy Family by Carlo Maratta. Explore this luminous masterpiece and bring its divine light to your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Adoration of the Shepherds

1690 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 94.5 x 97.5cm

Experience the divine light of Carlo Maratta's Baroque Adoration of the Shepherds. Explore this luminous masterpiece for your collection today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Same size as the original$91898 × 95 cm Commission at original size

Virgin in contemplation

1601 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 68.0 x 54.0cm

A somber Baroque portrait of the Virgin by Carlo Maratta. Explore this intimate masterpiece and bring its serene beauty to your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Same size as the original$25654 × 68 cm Commission at original size

Hagar and Ishmael

1701 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 59.0 x 46.0cm

This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Carlo Maratta captures Hagar and Ishmael. Explore this emotional masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Same size as the original$27846 × 59 cm Commission at original size

Madonna and Child

1660 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 66.5 x 54.5cm

A serene Baroque portrait of Madonna and Child by Carlo Maratta. Explore this tender masterpiece and bring its grace to your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28055 × 67 cm Commission at original size

The Painter Andrea Sacchi

1661 · Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 67.0 x 50.0cm

This Baroque portrait by Carlo Maratti captures a dignified man with dramatic light. Explore this masterpiece of Italian art today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Same size as the original$24750 × 67 cm Commission at original size

Assumption and the Doctors of the Church

1689 · Santa Maria del Popolo, Rome

Marvel at Carlo Maratta's 'Assumption and the Doctors of the Church,' a stunning Baroque masterpiece depicting Mary's ascent to heaven. Explore intricate details & religious symbolism in this iconic work.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well

1655 · Museum of Art, Indianapolis · original 119 x 157 cm

Discover Carlo Maratta (1625-1713), a leading Roman Baroque painter renowned for his classicizing style, religious scenes & frescoes commissioned by six Popes. Explore his legacy today!

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Same size as the original$693157 × 119 cm Commission at original size

Virgin and Child with St John

1704 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 70.5 x 56.5cm

This serene Baroque painting by Carlo Maratta features the Virgin Mary and Child. Shop this timeless masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Same size as the original$34057 × 71 cm Commission at original size

The Holy Night (The Nativity)

1656 · Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Dresden

This serene Baroque Nativity by Carlo Maratta radiates divine light. Discover the beauty of this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Saint John the Evangelist on Patmos

1700 · Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam · original 109.0 x 83.0cm

This dramatic Baroque oil painting by Carlo Maratta depicts Saint John's divine revelation. Explore this masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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The Holy Family

Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo

This serene Baroque oil painting by Carlo Maratta depicts the Holy Family. Discover the beauty of this sacred masterpiece today.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Portrait of Cavalier Burnes

1676 · Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen · original 21.4 x 16.2cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 23 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Madonna and Child with the Young Saint John the Baptist

Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 24 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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Portrait of Count Franz Anton Berka of Dubá

1670 · National Gallery Prague, Prague · original 93.0 x 68.0cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta
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The artist

Carlo Maratta

1625 – 1713

Quick facts

Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
Mediumsoil on canvas
Emotional tonereflective
Vibeelegant, dramatic
Copyright statusPublic domain
Best occasionsstatement
Typical colorsespresso
Topics exploredreligious, saints, virgin mary, angels, baroque

Biography

A Roman Master of the Baroque Classicizing Style

Carlo Maratta, often known as Maratti, stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Italian painting, embodying the transition from the High Baroque to a more refined and classically inspired aesthetic. Born on May 15, 1625, in Camerano, within the Papal States—now part of Italy—his artistic journey began with an early move to Rome at the age of eleven. This relocation proved transformative, as he entered the studio of Andrea Sacchi, a painter renowned for his measured compositions and commitment to classical ideals. Sacchi’s influence would profoundly shape Maratta's developing style, instilling in him a dedication to clarity, balance, and a restrained emotionalism that distinguished him from more flamboyant Baroque contemporaries. This apprenticeship wasn’t merely technical training; it was an immersion into a philosophical approach to art, one prioritizing intellectual rigor and harmonious design over dramatic spectacle. Maratta absorbed these principles, yet he wouldn't remain solely within their confines, demonstrating a remarkable ability to synthesize classical foundations with the prevailing currents of Baroque sensibility.

The Flourishing Career in Rome

Maratta’s talent quickly blossomed, and by the mid-1650s, he had already begun attracting significant commissions. His early works, such as *The Visitation* (1656) for Santa Maria della Pace, reveal a masterful command of light and movement, coupled with an emerging ability to imbue religious scenes with a palpable sense of spiritual depth. He wasn’t simply replicating established models; he was infusing them with his own unique vision, characterized by graceful figures, elegant drapery, and a subtle yet powerful use of color. This period also saw the creation of *The Mystery of the Trinity Revealed to St. Augustine* (circa 1655), a work that exemplifies his skill in balancing classical idealism with Baroque dynamism. As his reputation grew, so did the scale and prestige of his commissions. He became a favored artist among prominent Roman families and, crucially, the papacy itself. Over the course of six decades, Maratta received patronage from no fewer than six popes—a testament to his artistic prowess and political acumen. This consistent papal support not only provided financial security but also positioned him at the very heart of Rome’s artistic and cultural life.

A Synthesis of Styles and Influences

Maratta's style is often described as “classicizing Baroque,” a term that encapsulates his unique position within the art historical landscape. While deeply rooted in the classical tradition stemming from Raphael, he wasn’t immune to the influence of the more theatrical tendencies of the Baroque. His contemporary, Giovanni Bellori, recognized this synthesis, documenting Maratta's artistic approach in an early biography. The artist skillfully integrated the dramatic use of light and shadow characteristic of Baroque painting with the clarity of form and compositional balance favored by classicists. This fusion resulted in works that were both emotionally engaging and intellectually satisfying. His palette, while vibrant, was often restrained, prioritizing harmonious color relationships over bold contrasts. He excelled at depicting religious narratives, imbuing them with a sense of reverence and spiritual intensity. *The Appearance of the Virgin to St. Philip Neri* (circa 1675), now housed in the Pitti Palace in Florence, is a prime example of his ability to interpret such themes with grace and profound emotional resonance.

Beyond Painting: Restoration and Legacy

Maratta’s contributions extended beyond creating new artworks; he was also entrusted with preserving the artistic heritage of Rome. In 1702-1703, Innocent XI appointed him *surintendent des chambres du vatican* and tasked him with repairing the frescoes of Raphael in the Vatican Stanze—a responsibility that underscored his status as a leading authority on classical art. This undertaking wasn’t merely a matter of technical restoration; it was an act of reverence for one of Italy's greatest artistic treasures, entrusted to a master who understood its significance. Maratta continued working prolifically until his death in Rome on December 15, 1713, leaving behind a vast and influential body of work. His legacy as a master of the late Baroque classicizing manner endured throughout the 18th century, influencing generations of artists with his emphasis on clarity, balance, and harmonious composition. Today, his paintings can be found in museums worldwide, including those featured on platforms like WikiOO.org, ensuring that his artistic vision continues to inspire and captivate audiences for years to come.

Key Works & Lasting Impact

Apollo Chasing Daphne: A dynamic depiction of the classical myth, showcasing Maratta’s skill in portraying movement and emotion.
Adoration of the Magi (in Garland): A richly detailed composition that exemplifies his mastery of color and form.
Adoration of the Shepherds: A Baroque masterpiece from 1690, celebrated for its divine symbolism and dynamic arrangement.
The Visitation: An early work demonstrating Maratta’s emerging talent for light and movement within a religious context.
The Mystery of the Trinity Revealed to St. Augustine: A compelling example of his ability to blend classical idealism with Baroque elements.

Maratta's influence extends beyond specific paintings; it lies in his articulation of a style that bridged two eras, offering a refined and intellectually engaging alternative to the more overtly dramatic tendencies of the High Baroque. He remains a significant figure for understanding the evolution of Italian art and its enduring legacy on Western artistic tradition.

Questions & Answers

Which artworks by Carlo Maratta are the most viewed?

Statistics about Carlo Maratta's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

How many artworks by Carlo Maratta are available to browse?

You can browse 130 artworks by Carlo Maratta on the All Artworks page.

Where can I see Carlo Maratta's artworks in a 3D gallery?

Carlo Maratta's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

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

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