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About Guido Reni
Reni was an Italian painter whose paintings were mostly focused on religious and mythological subjects..
Family
He was the only child of Daniele Reni and Ginevra Pozzi.
Career
He studied at Denis Calvaert’s painting studio at the age of nine together with Domenico Zampieri. Few years later, he moved to the Accademia degli Incamminati, a studio which was managed by Ludovico Carracci. In 1598, he had a misunderstanding with Ludovico Carracci which made him leave the school.
He partnered with Annibale Carracci to complete a project in Rome. While in Rome, he received a commission to paint the Crucifixion of St. Peter and later became one of the painters to be mostly patronized by the Borghese Family.
In 1614, he was able to build a studio at Bologna. Few years later, he was hired to refurbish the cupola of the chapel of Saint Dominic in Basilica of San Domenico, which was one of the major churches in Bologna.
Other notable paintings of Reni include “Massacre of the Innocents”, “David with the head of Goliath” and “Polyphemus”.
Legacy
He was known to be one of the best painters of his era. Also, all the people he trained became successful painters, including Antonio Giarola, Francesco Gessi and Giovanni Boulanger.
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F.A.Q. about Guido Reni
When is his birthday?
Guido Reni's birthday is on November 4, 1575.
In how many days is his birthday?
Guido's birthday is in 270 days
How old was Guido when he died?
He was 66 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 18, 1642.
How old would he be today?
Guido Reni would be 449 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Guido from?
He was born in Bologna.