Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 24 works by Antonio Zanchi in our catalogue
In short
Abraham Teaching Astrology To The Egyptians is the Antonio Zanchi painting that draws the most eyes. After it, the eye goes to Sisyphus (1662) and Caterina Cornaro Received in Venice by Doge Agostino Barbaro (1650). Among the 24 works of Antonio Zanchi in our catalog, these 24 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.
The painting titled Abraham Teaching Astrology To The Egyptians is a work by the artist Antonio Zanchi. This canvas captures a moment of ancient instruction, where celestial knowledge is passed between figures in a quiet, focused assembly. The scene centers on the transmission of wisdom, a theme often explored through the lens of biblical narrative and historical setting.
In this oil on canvas, Antonio Zanchi captures the mythological figure Sisyphus in a moment of absolute physical strain. The man’s body is a landscape of tension, defined by the heavy weight of his eternal task. His muscular torso dominates the view, every rib and sinew highlighted by a sharp, directional light. He is caught in the middle of a struggle that has no end, his face partially hidden by…
The oil on canvas work titled Caterina Cornaro Received in Venice by Doge Agostino Barbaro depicts a formal ceremonial encounter. This 17th-century painting is attributed to the artist Antonio Zanchi. Historical records also associate the work with Padovanino, also known as Alessandro Varotari. The scene captures a significant moment of reception involving nobility and high-ranking officials within a structured, theatrical setting.
circumcision of the Son of Moses is an oil painting by the Italian Baroque artist Antonio Zanchi. The work, executed about 1672, belongs to a period when Zanchi was establishing his reputation as a significant figure in Venetian painting.
In this oil on canvas, three figures occupy a shallow, dark space. The scene is defined by a strong, directional light source originating from the upper left, which casts deep shadows across the composition. This lighting highlights the muscular anatomy of the central figure and the specific facial features of the surrounding subjects. The figures are positioned in a tight arrangement, creating an intimate perspective that brings the viewer close…
In "Thanks offering" by Antonio Zanchi, a heavy diagonal movement pulls the eye from the lower left toward the upper left. A group of men, women, and children gather around an altar where a sacrificial fire burns. Their faces turn upward, caught in a shared moment of awe, prayer, or sorrow. Above this earthly assembly, a celestial figure emerges from swirling clouds, suspended in the heavens.
In the "Arrest of Simson" by Antonio Zanchi, a chaotic biblical struggle erupts across a large-scale Baroque canvas. The composition is crowded, a knot of muscular male figures locked in a frantic, physical contest. Diagonal lines cut through the space, creating a turbulent movement that pulls the eye through the struggle. This sense of motion is anchored by a shallow perspective, which pushes the violent action directly toward the viewer's…
The scene captures a pivotal biblical encounter through a lens of intense chiaroscuro. An elderly man, his hair and beard a stark white against a deep, shadowed background, extends a gesture of blessing toward a younger figure. This recipient, partially obscured by shadow, wears a yellow garment that catches the light, creating a sharp visual contrast against the surrounding darkness. To the side, an observer in a blue robe watches…
In 1666, Antonio Zanchi captured a moment of celestial intervention set against the visceral reality of human agony. The composition centers on the Virgin Mary, draped in white, holding the Christ child as she descends to offer solace to those ravaged by disease. Below this divine presence, a crowded assembly of figures endures the physical toll of the plague. Some lie prostrate in despair, while others sit or stand in…
The composition centers on two figures positioned in a tight, dramatic arrangement. On the left, Samson is depicted from the waist up, his muscular physique rendered with heavy emphasis on the anatomical structure of his torso and arms. His hair is long, and a beard and mustache frame his face. To his right, Delilah leans toward him, her hands positioned near his head. She holds a pair of scissors in…
Man with Urine Bottle in his Hand, Antonio Zanchi (attributed to), c. 1650 - c. 16741674 · Rijksmuseum
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Allegory of pure LoveCa' Rezzonico – Museum of the 18th Century Venice
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The Death of Socrates
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Myrrha and CinyrasNational Museum in Warsaw
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Pazzi Of The Painter Antonio Zanchi
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Twelve Old Jesus in the Temple
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Jesus Drives out the Moneychangers from the Temple
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Baptism of Christ
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Alegoría Del Tiempo
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S.Dateiname
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A Scene Of Rape
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Magdalena Penitente, Museo Del PradoMuseo del Prado
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David And Goliath
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The Virgin Appearing to the Plague Victims1666 · Scuola Grande di San Rocco
The four subjects that come back most often in these originals, each with its finest example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Antonio Zanchi | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 3 | Joseph as Interpreter of Dreams, Thanks offering, Arrest of Simson |
 Mauritshuis |
The Hague | 1 | Sisyphus |
 Slovak National Gallery |
Bratislava | 1 | circumcision of the Son of Moses |
 Rijksmuseum |
Amsterdam | 1 | Man with Urine Bottle in his Hand, Antonio Zanchi (attributed to), c. 1650 - c. 1674 |
 Ca' Rezzonico – Museum of the 18th Century Venice |
Venice | 1 | Allegory of pure Love |
 National Museum in Warsaw |
Warsaw | 1 | Myrrha and Cinyras |
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 1 | Magdalena Penitente, Museo Del Prado |
 Scuola Grande di San Rocco |
Venice | 1 | The Virgin Appearing to the Plague Victims |
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The oil on canvas work titled Caterina Cornaro Received in Venice by Doge Agostino Barbaro depicts a formal ceremonial encounter. This 17th-century painting is attributed to the artist Antonio Zanchi. Historical records also associate the work with Padovanino, also known as Alessandro Varotari. The scene captures a significant moment of reception involving nobility and high-ranking officials within a structured, theatrical setting.
In this oil on canvas, Antonio Zanchi captures the mythological figure Sisyphus in a moment of absolute physical strain. The man’s body is a landscape of tension, defined by the heavy weight of his eternal task. His muscular torso dominates the view, every rib and sinew highlighted by a sharp, directional light. He is caught in the middle of a struggle that has no end, his face partially hidden by…
circumcision of the Son of Moses is an oil painting by the Italian Baroque artist Antonio Zanchi. The work, executed about 1672, belongs to a period when Zanchi was establishing his reputation as a significant figure in Venetian painting.
Abraham Teaching Astrology To The Egyptians. Sisyphus (1662) and Caterina Cornaro Received in Venice by Doge Agostino Barbaro (1650) come next.
Abraham Teaching Astrology To The Egyptians, Sisyphus, Caterina Cornaro Received in Venice by Doge Agostino Barbaro, circumcision of the Son of Moses, Joseph as Interpreter of Dreams, Thanks offering, Arrest of Simson, Jacob Recibe La Bendición De Isaac, The Virgin Appears To The Plague Victims and Samson And Delilah. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 24 works by Antonio Zanchi, dated from 1650 to 1676.
Mostly in Bavarian State Painting Collections (Munich), Mauritshuis (The Hague) and Slovak National Gallery (Bratislava). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1670s: 5 of the 24 works on this page were made then, circumcision of the Son of Moses among them.
On this page, the earliest is Caterina Cornaro Received in Venice by Doge Agostino Barbaro (1650) and the latest Joseph as Interpreter of Dreams (1676).
People (6), Man (6) and Figures (5), across the 24 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 9 of the 24 works on this page.
Joseph as Interpreter of Dreams, Thanks offering and Arrest of Simson: the Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich holds 3 of the works on this page.
