Artwork Info: St Augustine

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Explore the Baroque masterpieces of Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri), famed for dramatic chiaroscuro & emotional intensity. Discover biblical scenes like 'Return of the Prodigal Son' and his lasting influence on art.

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Title: St Augustine
Artist: Guercino
Copyright status: Public domain
Movement: Baroque
Creative period: Mature Period
Keywords: st augustine painting , red and ochre hues , chiaroscuro artwork

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St Augustine

Guercino (1591 – 1666)

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