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Luca Giordano Most Popular Paintings

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

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Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Luca Giordano · 1634 – 1705

The Fall of the Rebel Angels

1666 · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna · original 419 x 283 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 1 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Psyche Honoured by the People

1692 · Royal Collection, London · original 57 x 68 cm

Luca Giordano's 'Psyche Honoured by the People' (1692) depicts Psyche surrounded by admirers, showcasing vibrant Baroque color and dynamic composition. A captivating masterpiece from Naples.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 2 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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The Ecstasy of St. Francis

1600 · National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon · original 182 x 256 cm

Luca Giordano’s "The Ecstasy of St. Francis" (1600) – a dramatic Baroque masterpiece! Explore this iconic work's rich colors, dynamic composition & spiritual depth. #BaroqueArt #Caravaggio

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 3 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Death of Seneca

1660 · Museo de Arte de Ponce, Ponce · original 282 x 315 cm

Witness the poignant "Death of Seneca" by Luca Giordano – a dramatic oil painting capturing a philosopher's final moments, rich with color and emotion.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Young Bacchus Sleeping

1681 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 247 x 329 cm

Luca Giordano’s "Young Bacchus Sleeping" (1681) is a captivating oil on canvas depicting a lively forest gathering. Admire this Baroque masterpiece featuring nude figures & animals – a stunning reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 5 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Crucifixion of St Peter

1660 · Gallerie dell'Accademia di Venezia, Venice · original 196 x 258 cm

Experience the raw emotion of Luca Giordano's 'Crucifixion of St Peter.' This dramatic Baroque masterpiece depicts the saint’s suffering, showcasing vibrant colors and intense detail – a powerful testament to faith.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 6 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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The Defeat of Sisera

Museo del Prado, Madrid · original 102 x 130 cm

Witness the dramatic 'Defeat of Sisera' by Luca Giordano! This Baroque masterpiece captures a biblical battle with dynamic composition, vibrant color, and divine intervention. Explore this stunning reproduction.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 7 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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LE MARIAGE DE LA VIERGE

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the dramatic luminosity and theatrical grandeur of Luca Giordano’s late Baroque masterpiece Le Mariage de la Vierge, a vibrant testament to religious fervor that invites you to explore its divine beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 8 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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The Rape of Europa

1675 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 205 x 304 cm

Explore 'The Rape of Europa' by Luca Giordano! A stunning Baroque masterpiece depicting Venus & Cupid. Vibrant colors, dynamic composition & classical beauty – a captivating 1675 painting.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 9 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Marriage of the Virgin

1688 · The Louvre, Paris · original 115 x 135 cm

Luca Giordano’s 1688 "Marriage of the Virgin" showcases a vibrant Baroque scene with Mary and Jesus amidst celebrating figures, rendered in luminous detail. Discover this captivating religious masterpiece and bring its timeless beauty into your home.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 10 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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PHILOSOPHE AUX LUNETTES

The Louvre, Paris

Luca Giordano's 'Philosophe aux Lunetttes' captivates with its dramatic chiaroscuro and expressive brushwork, depicting a philosopher illuminated by candlelight against a dark backdrop. Explore the symbolism of knowledge and observation within this iconic Baroque masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 11 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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The Death of Seneca

1684 · The Louvre, Paris · original 155 x 188 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 12 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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The Flight into Egypt

1685 · Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest · original 204 x 191 cm

Luca Giordano’s ‘Flight into Egypt,’ completed in 1685, showcases his signature style—luminosity and movement—capturing the biblical narrative with intricate detail. Featuring angels, Mary, Jesus, and symbolic birds, this monumental fresco exemplifies Baroque artistry.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 13 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Expulsion of the Moneychangers from the Temple

1675 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 198 x 261 cm

Explore 'Expulsion of the Moneychangers' by Luca Giordano! A dramatic Baroque painting depicting a pivotal biblical scene. Discover its dynamic composition & intense emotion.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 14 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Perseus Fighting Phineus and his Companions

1670 · National Gallery, London · original 285 x 366 cm

Luca Giordano’s ‘Perseus Fighting Phineus’ – a dramatic Baroque oil painting of epic battle & heroic figures. Explore this 1670 masterpiece's chaos, vibrant colors & dynamic composition.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 15 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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The Forge of Vulcan

1660 · Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg · original 193 x 152 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 16 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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PHILOSOPHE AVEC UNE GOURDE A LA CEINTURE

The Louvre, Paris

Luca Giordano's 'Philosopher with a Gourd' captures a Neapolitan scholar bathed in dramatic light. This Baroque masterpiece showcases vibrant colors, dynamic composition & intellectual contemplation.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 17 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Adoration of the Shepherds

1688 · The Louvre, Paris · original 115 x 136 cm

Luca Giordano (1634-1705): Explore the vibrant Baroque masterpieces of 'Luca Fa Presto,' Naples' most celebrated painter, known for his speed & dazzling frescoes.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 18 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Rape of the Sabine Women

1675 · Bristol Museum - Art Gallery, Bristol · original 243 x 314 cm

Luca Giordano's dramatic 1675 oil on canvas, "Rape of the Sabine Women," captures a chaotic Baroque scene with intense detail and emotional depth, depicting Roman soldiers assaulting Sabine women before a temple – explore this powerful artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 19 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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St Michael

1663 · Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Berlin · original 198 x 147 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 20 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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L'ADORATION DES BERGERS

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the dramatic Baroque light and emotional intensity of Luca Giordano’s L'Adoration des Bergers, a masterpiece of movement and divine grace that invites you to bring this timeless Italian splendor into your home.

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Popularity: No. 21 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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Venus Punishing Psyche with a Task (.)

1692 · Royal Collection, London · original 58 x 68 cm

Luca Giordano’s ‘Venus Punishing Psyche’ explodes with Baroque luminosity and dramatic chiaroscuro, depicting a captivating allegorical scene of divine love and testing devotion. Own this stunning 17th-century masterpiece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity: No. 22 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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SAINT ANTOINE DE PADOUE ET L'ENFANT JESUS

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the tender devotion of Saint Anthony and the Christ Child in this stunning Baroque oil painting by Luca Giordano. A masterpiece of light, color, and emotion – now available as a hand-painted reproduction.

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Popularity: No. 23 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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MARS ET VENUS DANS LA FORGE DE VULCAIN

The Louvre, Paris

Experience the dramatic fervor of Luca Giordano’s MARS ET VENUS DANS LA FORGE DE VULCAIN – a Baroque masterpiece depicting Venus and Mars amidst Vulcan's fiery forge, brimming with movement and opulent color.

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Popularity: No. 24 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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The Martyrdom of St. Lucy

1659 · Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Luca Giordano's "The Martyrdom of St. Lucy" (1659) depicts the saint’s brutal execution with dramatic intensity and vibrant Baroque color. Explore this masterpiece of Neapolitan art.

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Popularity: No. 25 of 586 artworks by Luca Giordano
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The artist

Luca Giordano

1634 – 1705

Quick facts

Creative periodsmature period
Born1634, Naples, Italy
Emotional tonedramatic
Died1705
Also known asFa Presto, Luca Jordanus, Lucas Jordan, Luca Jordano, Lucca Giordano
Copyright statusPublic domain
NationalityItaly
Top-ranked workThe Fall of the Rebel Angels

Biography

Early Life, Family and Training

Naples, 1634. Luca Giordano enters a world of pigment and oil as the son of the painter Antonio Giordano. The household is one of craft. By around 1650, the boy moves from his father's immediate circle into the studio of Jusepe de Ribera. This apprenticeship defines his early years. The influence of Ribera is heavy, visible in the dramatic chiaroscuro and the realistic, often stark, portrayal of figures that characterize his first efforts. He absorbs the master's dark manner, a style rooted in the intense shadows of the Neapolitan tradition.

Speed becomes his defining trait. As his hand moves across the canvas with increasing velocity, a nickname takes hold: Luca fa presto. It translates to "Luca paints quickly." This is no mere compliment; it is a recognition of a frantic, productive energy that sets him apart from his contemporaries. He is a whirlwind of execution. While the shadows of his training remain, a sense of movement begins to push against the heavy stillness of his early lessons.

The St. Luke Painting the Virgin (about 1652)

A Career Across Italy and Spain

Giordano’s movement across the Italian peninsula is a series of rapid shifts. He establishes himself in Rome before moving toward the north. In 1667, he is active in Venice, absorbing the local light and color. His presence in Florence follows, where he undertakes significant decorative projects. The pace of his career is dictated by the demand for his speed; he moves from city to city as commissions arise, never remaining static for long.

The trajectory shifts decisively toward the Iberian Peninsula. In 1692, he arrives in Spain at the invitation of Charles II. His arrival marks a decade of intense activity at the heart of the Spanish court. Appointed as court painter, he tackles massive decorative schemes, including work for the Buen Retiro Palace and El Escorial. He navigates the complexities of the Spanish court, eventually earning the title of caballero from the king. This period of Spanish service lasts until 1702, when the death of Charles II prompts his return to Naples.

The Apotheosis of the Medici, Palazzo Medici-Riccardi, Florence
Frescoes for Palazzo Medici Riccardi, 1682–85, Florence

Technique and Artistic Style

The heavy, dark shadows of the early 17th-century Neapolitan tradition begin to recede as Giordano’s hand moves. By the late 1650s, a shift occurs. He moves away from the somber, tenebrist manner of his early training toward a light, airy, and delicately colored style. This transition introduces a new sense of light and glowing colour into his compositions. He replaces deep, murky tones with a luminosity that defines his mature period.

Speed defines his process. Known as Luca fa presto, his ability to execute works with remarkable velocity and versatility allows him to move between oil painting, fresco, and etching with ease. His compositions are never static; they rely on dynamic movement to drive the narrative. This energy, combined with exuberant color, transforms the canvas into a space of constant motion. He does not merely paint a scene; he orchestrates a visual event through rapid, confident brushwork.

Major Commissions and Patrons

The late 17th century in Naples finds its leading painter in Giordano. His reputation for speed and versatility attracts a steady stream of high-level patrons, but his reach extends far beyond the Neapolitan borders. In Florence, between about 1682 and 1685, he undertakes the massive task of decorating the Palazzo Medici Riccardi. He prepares the project through a series of detailed oil studies, creating modelli to map out the complex ceiling frescoes that would eventually transform the space.

The momentum of his career shifts toward the Spanish court when Charles II issues an invitation. Giordano arrives in Spain, beginning a decade-long residency that places him at the center of royal artistic life. His ability to execute large-scale decorative schemes in palaces and churches earns him significant status; the Spanish king eventually grants him the title of caballero. His presence in Madrid and the surrounding territories ensures his influence permeates the Spanish courtly aesthetic.

Notable Works and Masterpieces

The canvas of The Fall of the Rebel Angels, painted around 1666, captures a moment of celestial upheaval. In the upper register, the saintly figure of Michael descends with a sword and red cape, while the lower section descends into a chiaroscuro struggle of defeated demons. This work marks a transition where the dark, heavy shadows of his early training meet a new, lighter Venetian influence. In the Museo de Arte de Ponce, The St. Luke Painting the Virgin offers a glimpse into his formative years, echoing the realistic, somber style of his mentor, Jusepe de Ribera.

Giordano’s ability to handle mythological and religious subjects allowed him to move between the sacred and the profane with ease. The Judgment of Paris presents a display of classical mythology through a dynamic composition. Meanwhile, The Triumph of Galatea in the Hermitage Museum demonstrates his command over large-scale narrative scenes. Even within the halls of The Louvre, his presence is felt through The Marriage of the Virgin, a work that highlights his capacity for managing complex, multi-figure arrangements.

The Fall of the Rebel Angels (c. 1666)
The St. Luke Painting the Virgin
The Marriage of the Virgin
The Triumph of Galatea
The Judgment of Paris

Legacy and Artistic Influence

Giordano’s output was immense. With an estimated production of over six hundred paintings, his hand moved through the late Baroque with a speed that earned him the moniker Luca fa presto. This productivity did more than fill galleries; it shaped the trajectory of Neapolitan art. He acted as a bridge between the heavy, dramatic High Baroque and the lighter, more playful Rococo period. His ability to transition between these styles allowed his influence to ripple through the 18th century, affecting developments in Naples and across the Italian peninsula.

The artist’s studio functioned as a training ground for a new generation. He mentored numerous pupils, most notably Paolo de Matteis, who carried these stylistic shifts forward. This lineage ensured that Giordano’s approach to light and movement remained embedded in the Neapolitan school. His presence in the art market was so dominant that he helped define the visual language of the era, influencing a wide generation of painters who sought to balance theatricality with a new sense of luminosity.

Where to See His Works Today

The physical presence of Giordano’s output remains scattered across the major repositories of Europe. In Paris, The Louvre holds a significant concentration of his paintings, with 14 works preserved within its walls. The reach of his hand extends to Saint Petersburg, where the Hermitage Museum maintains a collection of 6 paintings. These works represent the scale of an artist whose productivity once rivaled the most prolific figures in history.

In his native Naples, the Museo di Capodimonte preserves 4 of his paintings, offering a direct link to his Neapolitan roots. The Royal Collection in London also maintains 4 works, while the Palazzo Medici-Riccardi in Florence houses 3. These collections provide the primary sites for observing the evolution of his style, from the dramatic chiaroscuro of his early years to the lighter, more fluid compositions of his maturity.

The Judgment of Paris (Berlin Museum)
The Fall of the Rebel Angels (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna)
The Marriage of the Virgin (The Louvre, Paris)
The Flight into Egypt (Szépművészeti Múzeum, Budapest)

Questions & Answers

Can I explore Luca Giordano's works by subject?

The Subject Atlas of Luca Giordano is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

Can I browse Luca Giordano's works by mood?

Luca Giordano's works can be browsed by mood on the artist's Mood Room page, which arranges the artworks by their recorded moods.

In which historical period did Luca Giordano work?

Luca Giordano worked in the Early-Modern period. The period situates the artist's activity in history.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Oct. 14, 2026

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