Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 94 works by Domenichino in our catalogue
In short
To the gallery's eye, Domenichino's most famous painting is Pope Paul V (1618), whose original hangs in the Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Vision of Christ and God the Father at La Storta (1622) and Landscape with Moses and the Burning Bush (1610) complete the trio every eye recognises. Of the 94 works by Domenichino in our catalog, the gallery presents the 94 most famous below, each original with its year, its museum and what makes it unique.
A single light source strikes from the upper left, carving the face of Pope Paul V out of a heavy, ink-black void. He sits in a three-quarter pose, a figure of immense gravity anchored by the structural lines of a high-backed chair. The light catches the crisp linen of his rochet and the soft, matte surface of his skin, while the rest of his form dissolves into deep shadows. There…
The air at La Storta feels heavy with the weight of the unseen. In this moment, the earthly landscape of green hills and brown earth falls away, replaced by a vertical rupture in reality. Below, Saint Ignatius of Loyola kneels in the quietude of the landscape, his dark, somber habit absorbing the shadows of the world. His arms are crossed tightly over his chest, a gesture of profound surrender, as…
In the delicate expanse of this oil on copper masterpiece, Domenichino invites us into a moment of profound spiritual revelation. Landscape with Moses and the Burning Bush is not merely a depiction of a biblical event; it is a window into a timeless, classical world where the divine intersects with the earthly. The scene captures the pivotal instant from the Book of Exodus, where Moses encounters the miraculous bush that…
The lapidation of Saint Stephen is a religious art painting that captures a moment of profound sacrifice. The work depicts Saint Stephen, the central figure of this sacred narrative. It was painted by the Bolognese artist Domenichino, a figure who helped define the expressive power of the Baroque era. The scene focuses on the heavy, physical reality of the saint's martyrdom.
The oil painting presents a religious vision organized along a strong diagonal axis. In the lower right, the figure of Saint Jerome ascends toward the celestial figures positioned in the upper left. The saint is depicted with muscular anatomy, his torso illuminated by a divine light source emanating from the upper left. He is draped in deep crimson fabric that contrasts with the muted, earthy browns and blues of the…
In this 1605 oil on canvas, we find ourselves drawn into an intimate, pyramidal arrangement that defines the High Renaissance and Baroque sensibilities. The composition centers on the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child, accompanied by the infant St. John. There is a profound sense of closeness here, as if the viewer has been invited into a private, sacred moment. The lighting is handled with a deliberate chiaroscuro effect; a…
Landscape with a Hermit is a serene and classical landscape painting executed in the Baroque style. The composition is carefully balanced, utilizing large trees on the left and right to frame a central view that recedes toward distant mountains. The scene depicts a tranquil natural setting where a small waterfall cascades into a pool, surrounded by a variety of deciduous trees. In the lower right foreground, a group of human…
In this oil on copper work, we witness a profound spiritual transition. The composition centers on the figure of Paul the Apostle, caught in a moment of intense religious ecstasy. His body is oriented diagonally, pulling the eye upward toward a luminous, cloud-filled sky. He is draped in a deep forest green tunic and a crimson red cloak that billows around him, suggesting a sudden, forceful movement. Small cherubic figures,…
In Susanna in her Bath by Domenichino, a dramatic biblical scene unfolds with sudden intensity. The narrative centers on the story of Susanna and the Elders, a moment where the quietude of a private ritual is shattered by an unexpected intrusion. This tension transforms a simple act of cleansing into a profound struggle, as the subject matter captures purity being threatened by lust. The air feels heavy with the weight…
In this composition from about 1620, Domenichino organizes the scene around a central struggle between an assailant and two figures draped in white robes. The tension is driven by highly dynamic lines, following the diagonal thrust of a raised sword and the sprawling limbs of the falling figures. A strong light source illuminates this central action from the upper left, casting deep shadows that define the physical struggle. This use…
The Madonna of Loreto Appearing to St. John the Baptist, St. Eligius, and St. Anthony Abbot1620
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Death of Saint Cecilia1613
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Saint Cecilia in Glory1613
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The Angel Crowns St. Cecilia and Valerian1613
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Landscape with Bathers1615 · Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art
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Portrait of Cardinal Borghese1618 · Statens Museum For Kunst
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Madonna and Child with St. Francis1621
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Rinaldo and Armida1617
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Landscape with Hercules and Acheloüs1621
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Saint Mary Magdalene1625 · National Gallery of Ireland
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The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew1630 · Sant'Andrea della Valle
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Double wreath surrounding a medaillion with the triumph of love1626
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Presentation of Virgin Mary1624
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The Way to Calvary1610 · J. Paul Getty Museum
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A Sibyl1622 · Wallace Collection
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Saint Jerome1618 · Statens Museum For Kunst
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Landscape with a Fortified Town1634 · National Gallery
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Adam and EveMusée de Grenoble
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The Rebuke of Adam and Eve1626 · National Gallery of Art
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King David Playing the Harp1619 · Opera House
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Landscape with St John baptising1615 · Fitzwilliam Museum
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Portrait of a Young Girl1639 · National Museums Liverpool
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St. John1641 · The Polish Museum in Rapperswil
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Sainte Marie-Madeleine
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Diana and her Nymphs (detail)
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Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian
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The Coronation of the VirginStatens Museum For Kunst
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S SebastianGemäldegalerie Alte Meister
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River landscape with Boatmen and Fisherman, an elegant couple walking by the shore
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Portrait of the building master Vincenzo ScamozziGemäldegalerie
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Christ Surrounded by Saints
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Virginio Cesarini
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Temperance
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Head of a Bearded Man
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Erminia among the Shepherds
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Portrait of Cardinal Agucchi
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Adam and Eve 1
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Madonna and Child with St Petronius and St John the Baptist
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The Cumaean Sibyl
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Landscape with the Flight into EgyptAllen Memorial Art Museum
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Funeral of an emperor
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Saint AgnesRoyal Collection
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Portrait of a Young Man
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Landscape with the Flight into Egypt 1
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Apollo killing the CyclopsNational Gallery
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Abraham Leading Isaac to Sacrifice
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The Transformation of CyparissusNational Gallery
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A Triumphal Arch of AllegoriesMuseo del Prado
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Landscape with a Child Overturning Wine
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Adam and Eve
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Appearence of the Angels to St. Gerome
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St Cecilia before the Judge
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Timoclea Captive Brought before Alexander
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The Rest on the Flight into Egypt
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Portrait of Virginio Cesarini
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The Sacrifice of Isaac
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Mercury stealing the Herds of AdmetusNational Gallery
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Landscape with Moses and the Burning BushMuseum Boijmans Van Beuningen
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Abraham Leading Isaac to Sacrifice1602 · Kimbell Art Museum
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Landscape
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Landscape with Erminia and the Shepherds
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The Repose of Venus
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Diana and her Nymphs (detail)2
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The Assumption of Mary Magdalene into Heaven
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Apollo pursuing DaphneNational Gallery
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The Flaying of MarsyasNational Gallery
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The Vision of Saint JeromeNational Gallery
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Apollo slaying CoronisNational Gallery
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Apollo and Neptune advising LaomedonNational Gallery
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Casino Aurora, Rome. Ground floor. Landscape Room, general viewArchivio Boncompagni Ludovisi
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The Judgement of MidasNational Gallery
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Saint George killing the DragonNational Gallery
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Landscape with Tobias laying hold of the FishNational Gallery
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Adoration of the Shepherds1607 · Scottish National Gallery
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Communion of Saint Jerome1614 · Vatican Museums
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Cumaean Sibyl1610 · Capitoline Museums
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Diana and her NymphsGalleria Borghese
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Portrait of Monsignor Giovanni Battista AgucchiЙоркський художній музей
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frescos in the dome of the royal chapel of San Gennaro1525
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Saint John the EvangelistNational Gallery
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St Cecilia
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The Sacrifice of Abraham1627 · Museo del Prado
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Landscape with FordGalleria Doria Pamphilj
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Mary Magdalene Taken up to HeavenHermitage Museum
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 Domenichino | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 National Gallery |
London | 13 | Landscape with a Fortified Town, Apollo killing the Cyclops, The Transformation of Cyparissus |
 Statens Museum For Kunst |
Copenhagen | 4 | Pope Paul V, Portrait of Cardinal Borghese, Saint Jerome |
 Museo del Prado |
Madrid | 3 | Apparition of the Angels to Saint Jerome, A Triumphal Arch of Allegories, The Sacrifice of Abraham |
 Los Angeles County Museum of Art |
Los Angeles | 1 | Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Vision of Christ and God the Father at La Storta |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 1 | Landscape with Moses and the Burning Bush |
 Condé Museum |
Chantilly | 1 | The lapidation of Saint Stephen |
 Bavarian State Painting Collections |
Munich | 1 | Susanna in her Bath |
 Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna |
Bologna | 1 | Martyrdom of Saint Peter of Verona |
Pick a decade to see the original that defines it.
The lapidation of Saint Stephen is a religious art painting that captures a moment of profound sacrifice. The work depicts Saint Stephen, the central figure of this sacred narrative. It was painted by the Bolognese artist Domenichino, a figure who helped define the expressive power of the Baroque era. The scene focuses on the heavy, physical reality of the saint's martyrdom.
A single light source strikes from the upper left, carving the face of Pope Paul V out of a heavy, ink-black void. He sits in a three-quarter pose, a figure of immense gravity anchored by the structural lines of a high-backed chair. The light catches the crisp linen of his rochet and the soft, matte surface of his skin, while the rest of his form dissolves into deep shadows. There…
The air at La Storta feels heavy with the weight of the unseen. In this moment, the earthly landscape of green hills and brown earth falls away, replaced by a vertical rupture in reality. Below, Saint Ignatius of Loyola kneels in the quietude of the landscape, his dark, somber habit absorbing the shadows of the world. His arms are crossed tightly over his chest, a gesture of profound surrender, as…
The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew is a painting by the Italian Baroque artist Domenichino. Created about 1630, the work captures a moment of profound religious gravity. The artist, born in 1581, lived until 1641, leaving behind a legacy defined by the Bolognese School. This specific piece emerged during a period of intense artistic development in Italy.
Pope Paul V (1618), Statens Museum For Kunst, Copenhagen. Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Vision of Christ and God the Father at La Storta (1622) and Landscape with Moses and the Burning Bush (1610) come next.
37 years old: Pope Paul V dates from 1618, and Domenichino was born in 1581.
Pope Paul V, Saint Ignatius of Loyola's Vision of Christ and God the Father at La Storta, Landscape with Moses and the Burning Bush, The lapidation of Saint Stephen, Apparition of the Angels to Saint Jerome, Madonna and Child with St. John, Landscape with a Hermit, The Rapture of St. Paul, Susanna in her Bath and Martyrdom of Saint Peter of Verona. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.
Our catalog holds 94 works by Domenichino, dated from 1601 to 1641.
Mostly in National Gallery (London), Statens Museum For Kunst (Copenhagen) and Museo del Prado (Madrid). The museum table above lists them all.
In 1610s: 15 of the 94 works on this page were made then, Pope Paul V among them.
On this page, the earliest is Apparition of the Angels to Saint Jerome (1601) and the latest St. John (1641).
Landscape (14), Man (10) and Clouds (10), across the 94 works on this page.
Oil On Canvas, for 17 of the 94 works on this page.
Baroque, judging by the originals on this page.
Landscape with a Fortified Town, Apollo killing the Cyclops and The Transformation of Cyparissus: the National Gallery, London holds 13 of the works on this page.
