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Workshop of Guido Reni (Bologna 1574-1642) "Ecce Homo" Oil on oval canvas Canvas measurements 55 x 43 cm Gilded frame 75 x 55 Excellent condition The painting is still on its original canvas on its original oval stretcher and in its contemporary frame. This magnificent work, depicting "Christ crowned with thorns," is one of the most successful and evocative works produced by the famous workshop of the great Bolognese Master. It is a work that achieves extraordinary expressive power thanks to top-tier pictorial skill. The brushstrokes are vigorous, powerful, and highly precise, rendering the suffering image of the face perfect. Christ's face is so alive and expressive that it appears remarkably real, but above all, capable of conveying all the suffering of "God made Man" who, overcome by pain, turns his gaze towards the Father to implore him in a moment of despair. Reni's "Ecce Homo" achieved immense success immediately and was replicated in various versions with slight modifications, as well as reproduced by lesser artists even in later periods. A large number of these works are housed in the most prestigious international museums. It is probably Reni's most famous creation, having become a symbol of Christianity. Our canvas is undoubtedly of a first-rate pictorial quality and was executed in the 1630s, if not by the Master himself, then by one of the talented pupils and collaborators working in his renowned workshop, many of whom established themselves individually as artists of great value. The remarkable quality of this work clearly distinguishes it from countless copies of the same subject, and it constitutes a valuable example of the finest and most important Bolognese Baroque painting. We issue a stamped and signed certificate of authenticity that guarantees the period, provenance, and all characteristics of the work, drawn up by an antique dealer affiliated with FIMA (FEDERAZIONE ITALIANA MERCANTI D'ARTE). Delivery in Italy and across Europe within 3 days of receiving bank transfer. Shipping is tracked and insured and travels with careful shockproof packaging inside a custom-made wooden crate. Negotiable price and personalized payment. All photographic details at the link: https://www.antichitaischia.it/it/prodotto/-ecce-homo--bologna-1630-c-
