Portrait of Federico Barocci

The 94 Most Famous Federico Barocci Paintings, Each One of a Kind

Updated November 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 116 works by Federico Barocci in our catalogue

In short

Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude (Madonna di San Simone) (1567) is the Federico Barocci painting that draws the most eyes; the original belongs to the Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino. After it, the eye goes to River Divinity (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV) (1563) and Three Studies with One Figure Supporting Another; Figure Sketch and Landscape Sketch (for “Deposition”, Perugia, Cathedral of San Lorenzo) (1569). Among the 116 works of Federico Barocci in our catalog, these 94 are the most famous, each a unique original presented with its year, its museum and the reason it endures.

1535 – 1612, Urbino Mannerism Most works: Galleria degli Uffizi

Top 10 paintings by Federico Barocci, through the gallery's eye

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Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude (Madonna di San Simone) (1567) by Federico Barocci

Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude (Madonna di San Simone)

1567 · Acrylic On Canvas · Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino

Federico Fiori Barocci’s “Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude,” painted in 1567, stands as a cornerstone of Italian Renaissance art—a pivotal moment marking the transition towards the exuberant dynamism of the Baroque style. Executed for the Santuario Madonna dei Miracoli basilica in Saronno, Lombardy, this altarpiece embodies Barocci’s signature blend of meticulous observation and emotive spirituality, capturing an idealized depiction of motherhood and faith.

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River Divinity (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV) (1563) by Federico Barocci

River Divinity (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV)

1563 · Graphite · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

To gaze upon Federico Fiori Barocci's "River Divinity" is to step into a moment suspended between classical repose and profound vulnerability. This exquisite drawing, executed with the delicate precision of graphite on paper, immediately draws the viewer into its monochromatic embrace. It is not merely an image; it is a meditation rendered in shades of gray, black, and white—a visual whisper from the heart of the Renaissance spirit, yet imbued…

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Three Studies with One Figure Supporting Another; Figure Sketch and Landscape Sketch (for “Deposition”, Perugia, Cathedral of San Lorenzo) (1569) by Federico Barocci

Three Studies with One Figure Supporting Another; Figure Sketch and Landscape Sketch (for “Deposition”, Perugia, Cathedral of San Lorenzo)

1569 · Charcoal · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

To gaze upon this preparatory drawing by Federico Fiori Barocci is to witness art not as a finished statement, but as pure, unbridled thought taking physical form. This piece, titled "Three Studies with One Figure Supporting Another; Figure Sketch and Landscape Sketch (for “Deposition”, Perugia, Cathedral of San Lorenzo)," offers us an intimate glimpse into the mind of a master at work. It is less a depiction to be admired…

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Holy Family with Saint Giovannino and Saint Elizabeth (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV) (1563) by Federico Barocci

Holy Family with Saint Giovannino and Saint Elizabeth (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV)

1563 · Oil On Canvas · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

In this 1563 fresco, Federico Barocci arranges the figures of the Holy Family within a pyramidal structure. At the center, the Virgin Mary and the infant Jesus are positioned beneath a concentrated halo of light. To their side, Saint Elizabeth is depicted with an outstretched hand, a gesture directed toward the central group. The young Saint Giovannino, representing John the Baptist, is also present within the scene. Surrounding these primary…

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Five Studies of Male Figure and two of His Right Hand and Arm (for “Madonna del Popolo”, Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi) (1579) by Federico Barocci

Five Studies of Male Figure and two of His Right Hand and Arm (for “Madonna del Popolo”, Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi)

1579 · Acrylic On Canvas · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Federico Barocci’s “Five Studies of Male Figure and two of His Right Hand and Arm,” created in 1579, isn’t merely a preparatory drawing; it’s a profound meditation on the act of creation itself. This intimate charcoal study, measuring just 20 x 32 cm, offers an unparalleled glimpse into the artist's meticulous process – a testament to Barocci’s dedication and his revolutionary approach to capturing human form. Far from a static…

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Francesco II della Rovere (1572) by Federico Barocci

Francesco II della Rovere

1572 · Acrylic On Canvas · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Federico Fiori Barocci’s “Francesco II della Rovere” – A Portrait of Power and Renaissance Grace Federico Fiori Barocci, later known simply as Baroccio, stands as a pivotal figure bridging the Mannerist elegance of the late 16th century with the burgeoning dynamism of the Baroque. His portrait of Francesco Maria II della Rovere, painted in 1572, is not merely a likeness; it’s a carefully constructed tableau of power, lineage, and the…

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Young Man’s Head with His Right Hand on His Face (for “Assumption of the Virgin”, Milano, Collezione Castelbarco Albani) (1612) by Federico Barocci

Young Man’s Head with His Right Hand on His Face (for “Assumption of the Virgin”, Milano, Collezione Castelbarco Albani)

1612 · Acrylic On Canvas · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Federico Fiori Barocci’s “Young Man’s Head with His Right Hand on His Face” – often referred to as “Assumption of the Virgin, Milano, Collezione Castelbarco Albani” – is not merely a portrait; it's a distilled essence of human vulnerability and a poignant meditation on mortality. Painted in 1612 during a period of profound artistic transition from Mannerism to Baroque, this intimate work offers a glimpse into the soul of its…

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Composition Study (for “Circumcision”, Paris, musée du Louvre) (1590) by Federico Barocci

Composition Study (for “Circumcision”, Paris, musée du Louvre)

1590 · Acrylic On Canvas · Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence

Federico Fiori Barocci's "Composition Study (for ‘Circumcision’, Paris, musée du Louvre)” isn’t merely a preparatory sketch; it’s a profound distillation of the artist’s vision for a monumental work depicting a pivotal scene from biblical history. Completed around 1590, this drawing offers an intimate glimpse into Barocci's meticulous process and reveals a remarkable sensitivity to light, gesture, and the emotional weight of the subject matter – the Circumcision of Isaac. It’s…

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Ritratto di monsignor Giuliano della Rovere (1595) by Federico Barocci

Ritratto di monsignor Giuliano della Rovere

1595 · Oil On Canvas · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

The portrait presents Monsignore Giuliano della Rovere in a moment of quiet study. Seated at a three-quarter length, the subject faces the viewer with a direct, focused gaze. He is positioned within an austere room characterized by grey walls, which provides a somber backdrop for his dark clerical attire. A diagonal line guides the eye from the upper left across the composition, leading toward a collection of books stacked in…

Federico Barocci's famous paintings, numbers 11 to 94

11Portrait of a Man (1579) by Federico BarocciPortrait of a Man1579 · Hermitage Museum 12Madonna di san Giovanni (1564) by Federico BarocciMadonna di san Giovanni1564 · Galleria Nazionale delle Marche 13Il Perdono di Assisi (1580) by Federico BarocciIl Perdono di Assisi1580 · Galleria Nazionale delle Marche 14Quintilia Fischieri (1600) by Federico BarocciQuintilia Fischieri1600 · National Gallery of Art 15Immacolata Concezione (1575) by Federico BarocciImmacolata Concezione1575 · Galleria Nazionale delle Marche 16Head of an Old Bearded Man, 1584-1586 (1586) by Federico BarocciHead of an Old Bearded Man, 1584-15861586 · Albertina 17Portrait of Ippolito della Rovere (1602) by Federico BarocciPortrait of Ippolito della Rovere1602 · Italian Embassy 18Head of Saint Mary Magdalene (1550) by Federico BarocciHead of Saint Mary Magdalene1550 · Musée Bonnat-Helleu 19Burial of Christ (1550) by Federico BarocciBurial of Christ1550 20Communion of Saint Magdalene (1573) by Federico BarocciCommunion of Saint Magdalene1573 · Bavarian State Painting Collections 21Crocifissione con i dolenti (1566) by Federico BarocciCrocifissione con i dolenti1566 · Galleria Nazionale delle Marche 22The Virgin and Child in Glory with Saint Anthony Abbot and Saint Lucy (1587) by Federico BarocciThe Virgin and Child in Glory with Saint Anthony Abbot and Saint Lucy1587 23Cristo e la Maddalena (1590) by Federico BarocciCristo e la Maddalena1590 · Bavarian State Painting Collections 24Assumption (1606) by Federico BarocciAssumption1606 · Galleria Nazionale delle Marche 25Portrait of men (1602) by Federico BarocciPortrait of men1602 26Saint Francis (1604) by Federico BarocciSaint Francis1604 · Metropolitan Museum of Art 27Martyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria (1610) by Federico BarocciMartyrdom of Saint Catherine of Alexandria1610 28Annunciation (1610) by Federico BarocciAnnunciation1610 29Portrait of Antonio Galli (1600) by Federico BarocciPortrait of Antonio Galli1600 · Statens Museum For Kunst 30Three Studies of Male Bust and Two of a Knee (for “Martyrdom of Saint Vitalis”, Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera) (1583) by Federico BarocciThree Studies of Male Bust and Two of a Knee (for “Martyrdom of Saint Vitalis”, Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera)1583 · Galleria degli Uffizi 31Aeneas' Flight from Troy (detail) (1598) by Federico BarocciAeneas' Flight from Troy (detail)1598 · Galleria Borghese 32Three Studies of Bending Figure and One of His Head (for “Assumption of the Virgin”, Milano, Collezione Castelbarco Albani) (1612) by Federico BarocciThree Studies of Bending Figure and One of His Head (for “Assumption of the Virgin”, Milano, Collezione Castelbarco Albani)1612 · Galleria degli Uffizi 33The Nativity (1597) by Federico BarocciThe Nativity1597 · Museo del Prado 34Three Studies of Sitting Figure, Drapery Sketches (for “Martyrdom of Saint Vitalis”, Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera) (1583) by Federico BarocciThree Studies of Sitting Figure, Drapery Sketches (for “Martyrdom of Saint Vitalis”, Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera)1583 · Galleria degli Uffizi 35Three Studies of a Male Figure both Nude and Clothed (for “Stigmatization of Saint Francis”, Urbino, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche) (1595) by Federico BarocciThree Studies of a Male Figure both Nude and Clothed (for “Stigmatization of Saint Francis”, Urbino, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche)1595 · Galleria degli Uffizi 36Head of a Woman, 1568-1569 (1569) by Federico BarocciHead of a Woman, 1568-15691569 · Albertina 37Annunciation (1582) by Federico BarocciAnnunciation1582 · Vatican Pinacoteca 38Donkey (for “Rest on the Flight to Egypt”, Città del Vaticano, Pinacoteca dei Musei Vaticani) (1573) by Federico BarocciDonkey (for “Rest on the Flight to Egypt”, Città del Vaticano, Pinacoteca dei Musei Vaticani)1573 · Galleria degli Uffizi 39Nude Male Figure Playing Hurdy-gurdy, Studies of His Bust, Head and Hands (for “Madonna del Popolo”, Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi) (1579) by Federico BarocciNude Male Figure Playing Hurdy-gurdy, Studies of His Bust, Head and Hands (for “Madonna del Popolo”, Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi)1579 · Galleria degli Uffizi 40Presentation of Virgin Mary at the Temple (1600) by Federico BarocciPresentation of Virgin Mary at the Temple1600 · Santa Maria in Vallicella 41Portrait of a Man (1572) by Federico BarocciPortrait of a Man1572 42Portrait of a Lady (1595) by Federico BarocciPortrait of a Lady1595 · Hermitage Museum 43The Farewell of Christ to His Mother (1612) by Federico BarocciThe Farewell of Christ to His Mother1612 · Condé Museum 44Reclining Monk with Left Arm Leaning on a Rock (for “Stigmatization of Saint Francis”, Urbino, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche) (1595) by Federico BarocciReclining Monk with Left Arm Leaning on a Rock (for “Stigmatization of Saint Francis”, Urbino, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche)1595 · Galleria degli Uffizi 45Figure genuflesse e studi di mani (per la by Federico BarocciFigure genuflesse e studi di mani (per laGalleria degli Uffizi 46Portrait of a Young Lady (1600) by Federico BarocciPortrait of a Young Lady1600 · National Gallery of Denmark 47Portrait of a Young Woman (1570) by Federico BarocciPortrait of a Young Woman1570 · Galleria degli Uffizi 48The Adoration of the Magi (1561) by Federico BarocciThe Adoration of the Magi1561 · Rijksmuseum 49Christ on the Cross (1604) by Federico BarocciChrist on the Cross1604 · Museo del Prado 50Male Figure Stooping to Lift a Cauldron (1590) by Federico BarocciMale Figure Stooping to Lift a Cauldron1590 · The Louvre 51Female Portrait by Federico BarocciFemale PortraitHermitage Museum 52St Jerome (1598) by Federico BarocciSt Jerome1598 · Galleria Borghese 53Eternal Father and Angels by Federico BarocciEternal Father and AngelsGalleria Nazionale delle Marche 54The Head of a Priest, study for The Circumcision by Federico BarocciThe Head of a Priest, study for The CircumcisionNationalmuseum 55Head of Christ by Federico BarocciHead of ChristBonnefanten Museum 56Con una figura che sorregge l by Federico BarocciCon una figura che sorregge lGalleria degli Uffizi 57Francesco II della Rovere by Federico BarocciFrancesco II della Rovere 58Rest on the Flight into Egypt by Federico BarocciRest on the Flight into EgyptStädel Museum 59Cloaked Male Figure and Studies of His Left Leg; Drapery Studies (for “Calling of Saint Andrew”, Bruxelles, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique) (1583) by Federico BarocciCloaked Male Figure and Studies of His Left Leg; Drapery Studies (for “Calling of Saint Andrew”, Bruxelles, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique)1583 · Galleria degli Uffizi 60Stone-thrower for the Martyrdom of St Vitalis (1582) by Federico BarocciStone-thrower for the Martyrdom of St Vitalis1582 · Art Gallery of South Australia 61Head of a Shepherd, study for The Circumcision by Federico BarocciHead of a Shepherd, study for The CircumcisionNationalmuseum 62Saint Lawrence by Federico BarocciSaint LawrenceGalleria Nazionale delle Marche 63Half-Bust Nude Male Figure (for “Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple”, Roma, Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella) (1603) by Federico BarocciHalf-Bust Nude Male Figure (for “Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple”, Roma, Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella)1603 · Galleria degli Uffizi 64Two Figure Studies, One Nude and the Other Clothed with a Putto in His Arms (for “Madonna del Popolo”, Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi); Drapery Studies (1579) by Federico BarocciTwo Figure Studies, One Nude and the Other Clothed with a Putto in His Arms (for “Madonna del Popolo”, Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi); Drapery Studies1579 · Galleria degli Uffizi 65Man’s Head (for “Calling of Saint Andrew”, Bruxelles, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique) (1583) by Federico BarocciMan’s Head (for “Calling of Saint Andrew”, Bruxelles, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique)1583 · Galleria degli Uffizi 66Partial Study of Two Nude Male Figures, One with Raised Arm, the Other on the Ground and Leg and Arm Studies of the First One (for “Martyrdom of Saint Vitalis”, Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera) (1583) by Federico BarocciPartial Study of Two Nude Male Figures, One with Raised Arm, the Other on the Ground and Leg and Arm Studies of the First One (for “Martyrdom of Saint Vitalis”, Milano, Pinacoteca di Brera)1583 · Galleria degli Uffizi 67Three Studies and a Sketch of a Male Figure both Nude and Clothed (for “Stigmatization of Saint Francis”, Urbino, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche); Profile (1595) by Federico BarocciThree Studies and a Sketch of a Male Figure both Nude and Clothed (for “Stigmatization of Saint Francis”, Urbino, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche); Profile1595 · Galleria degli Uffizi 68Self-Portrait (1600) by Federico BarocciSelf-Portrait1600 · Residenzgalerie 69Studies of Hand, Fingers and Leg, Foot Sketch (for “Rest on the Flight to Egypt”, Città del Vaticano, Pinacoteca Vaticana) (1573) by Federico BarocciStudies of Hand, Fingers and Leg, Foot Sketch (for “Rest on the Flight to Egypt”, Città del Vaticano, Pinacoteca Vaticana)1573 · Galleria degli Uffizi 70Kneeling Nude Male Figure (for “Calling of Saint Andrew”, Bruxelles, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique) (1583) by Federico BarocciKneeling Nude Male Figure (for “Calling of Saint Andrew”, Bruxelles, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique)1583 · Galleria degli Uffizi 71Bending Male Bust; Two Hand Studies (for “Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple”, Roma, Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella) (1603) by Federico BarocciBending Male Bust; Two Hand Studies (for “Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple”, Roma, Church of Santa Maria in Vallicella)1603 · Galleria degli Uffizi 72Study of a Bent Right Arm (1590) by Federico BarocciStudy of a Bent Right Arm1590 · The Louvre 73Three Studies of One Figure Supporting Another and Figure Sketch (for “Lamentation”, Bologna, Palazzo D’Accursio) by Federico BarocciThree Studies of One Figure Supporting Another and Figure Sketch (for “Lamentation”, Bologna, Palazzo D’Accursio)Galleria degli Uffizi 74Drapery Study (for “Immaculate Conception”, Urbino, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche) by Federico BarocciDrapery Study (for “Immaculate Conception”, Urbino, Galleria Nazionale delle Marche)Galleria degli Uffizi 75Self portrait by Federico BarocciSelf portrait 76One Study of a Standing Nude Male Figure and Two Studies of a Kneeling Nude Male Figure (for “Calling of Saint Andrew”, Bruxelles, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique) (1583) by Federico BarocciOne Study of a Standing Nude Male Figure and Two Studies of a Kneeling Nude Male Figure (for “Calling of Saint Andrew”, Bruxelles, Musées royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique)1583 · Galleria degli Uffizi 77Putto by Federico BarocciPuttoGalleria degli Uffizi 78Face of a Woman with Downcast Eyes by Federico BarocciFace of a Woman with Downcast EyesThe Louvre 79Kneeling Male Figure and Studies of His Right Foot, Arms, Head and Drapery (for “Last Supper”, Urbino, Cathedral of Santa Maria Vergine Assunta) by Federico BarocciKneeling Male Figure and Studies of His Right Foot, Arms, Head and Drapery (for “Last Supper”, Urbino, Cathedral of Santa Maria Vergine Assunta)Galleria degli Uffizi 80Schizzo compositivo (per l by Federico BarocciSchizzo compositivo (per lGalleria degli Uffizi 81Angels in Flight and Drapery Studies by Federico BarocciAngels in Flight and Drapery StudiesGalleria degli Uffizi 82Tre schizzi di figure by Federico BarocciTre schizzi di figureGalleria degli Uffizi 83The Institution of the Eucharist (1608) by Federico BarocciThe Institution of the Eucharist1608 · Basilica di Santa Maria sopra Minerva 84The nativity by Federico BarocciThe nativityMuseo del Prado 85Studies for the figure of Christ in the painting Noli me tangere by Federico BarocciStudies for the figure of Christ in the painting Noli me tangereKupferstichkabinett 86Madonna del Popolo (1575) by Federico BarocciMadonna del Popolo1575 · Galleria degli Uffizi 87The Madonna of the Cat (La Madonna del Gatto) by Federico BarocciThe Madonna of the Cat (La Madonna del Gatto)National Gallery 88Descent from the Cross (1568) by Federico BarocciDescent from the Cross1568 89Aeneas' Flight from Troy by Federico BarocciAeneas' Flight from TroyGalleria Borghese 90Rest on the Flight to Egypt by Federico BarocciRest on the Flight to Egypt 91Portrait of a Young Man (1580) by Federico BarocciPortrait of a Young Man1580 · Musée Des Beaux 92Annunciation by Federico BarocciAnnunciationМузей витончених мистецтв Нансі 93The Circumcision (1590) by Federico BarocciThe Circumcision1590 · The Louvre 94Self-Portrait (1570) by Federico BarocciSelf-Portrait1570 · Galleria degli Uffizi

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The museums that keep Federico Barocci's originals

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Federico Barocci Paintings from this list
Galleria degli Uffizi, FlorenceGalleria degli Uffizi Florence 36 River Divinity (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV), Three Studies with One Figure Supporting Another; Figure Sketch and Landscape Sketch (for “Deposition”, Perugia, Cathedral of San Lorenzo), Holy Family with Saint Giovannino and Saint Elizabeth (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV)
Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, UrbinoGalleria Nazionale delle Marche Urbino 8 Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude (Madonna di San Simone), Madonna di san Giovanni, Il Perdono di Assisi
The Louvre, ParisThe Louvre Paris 4 Male Figure Stooping to Lift a Cauldron, Study of a Bent Right Arm, Face of a Woman with Downcast Eyes
Hermitage Museum, Saint PetersburgHermitage Museum Saint Petersburg 3 Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Lady, Female Portrait
Galleria Borghese, RomeGalleria Borghese Rome 3 Aeneas' Flight from Troy (detail), St Jerome, Aeneas' Flight from Troy
Museo del Prado, MadridMuseo del Prado Madrid 3 The Nativity, Christ on the Cross, The nativity
Albertina, ViennaAlbertina Vienna 2 Head of an Old Bearded Man, 1584-1586, Head of a Woman, 1568-1569
Bavarian State Painting Collections, MunichBavarian State Painting Collections Munich 2 Communion of Saint Magdalene, Cristo e la Maddalena

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Federico Barocci's paintings: questions for the gallery

What is the single most famous work of Federico Barocci?Reveal the answer

Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude (Madonna di San Simone) (1567), Galleria Nazionale delle Marche, Urbino. River Divinity (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV) (1563) and Three Studies with One Figure Supporting Another; Figure Sketch and Landscape Sketch (for “Deposition”, Perugia, Cathedral of San Lorenzo) (1569) come next.

At what age did Federico Barocci create Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude (Madonna di San Simone)?Reveal the answer

32 years old: Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude (Madonna di San Simone) dates from 1567, and Federico Barocci was born in 1535.

Which ten paintings by Federico Barocci are the most famous?Reveal the answer

Virgin and Child with Sts Simon and Jude (Madonna di San Simone), River Divinity (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV), Three Studies with One Figure Supporting Another; Figure Sketch and Landscape Sketch (for “Deposition”, Perugia, Cathedral of San Lorenzo), Holy Family with Saint Giovannino and Saint Elizabeth (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV), Five Studies of Male Figure and two of His Right Hand and Arm (for “Madonna del Popolo”, Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi), Francesco II della Rovere, Young Man’s Head with His Right Hand on His Face (for “Assumption of the Virgin”, Milano, Collezione Castelbarco Albani), Composition Study (for “Circumcision”, Paris, musée du Louvre), Ritratto di monsignor Giuliano della Rovere and Painting of the Circumcision. The ranking above gives each one's year and museum.

How many works by Federico Barocci are known?Reveal the answer

Our catalog holds 116 works by Federico Barocci, dated from 1550 to 1612.

Where can the most famous Federico Barocci originals be seen?Reveal the answer

Mostly in Galleria degli Uffizi (Florence), Galleria Nazionale delle Marche (Urbino) and The Louvre (Paris). The museum table above lists them all.

During which period did Federico Barocci create the best-known paintings?Reveal the answer

In 1570s: 13 of the 94 works on this page were made then, Five Studies of Male Figure and two of His Right Hand and Arm (for “Madonna del Popolo”, Firenze, Galleria degli Uffizi) among them.

Which famous Federico Barocci painting is the earliest, and which the latest?Reveal the answer

On this page, the earliest is Head of Saint Mary Magdalene (1550) and the latest Young Man’s Head with His Right Hand on His Face (for “Assumption of the Virgin”, Milano, Collezione Castelbarco Albani) (1612).

What subjects did Federico Barocci favour?Reveal the answer

Renaissance (30), Man (19) and Woman (19), across the 94 works on this page.

What materials did Federico Barocci paint with most?Reveal the answer

Oil On Canvas, for 34 of the 94 works on this page.

Which movement does the work of Federico Barocci belong to?Reveal the answer

Mannerism, judging by the originals on this page.

What Federico Barocci originals can I see at the Galleria degli Uffizi?Reveal the answer

River Divinity (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV), Three Studies with One Figure Supporting Another; Figure Sketch and Landscape Sketch (for “Deposition”, Perugia, Cathedral of San Lorenzo) and Holy Family with Saint Giovannino and Saint Elizabeth (Città del Vaticano, Casino of Pius IV): the Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence holds 36 of the works on this page.

Federico Barocci: a portrait of the artist

Early Life and Training

  • Born: Urbino, Italy (1535)
  • Died: 1612
  • Federico Fiori Barocci, an Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker, was born in 1535 in Urbino, Italy.
  • His original name was Federico Fiori, and he was nicknamed "il Baroccio," which means a two-wheel cart drawn by oxen in northwestern Italian dialects.
  • Barocci received his earliest apprenticeship with his father, Ambrogio Barocci, a sculptor of some local eminence.
  • He was then apprenticed with the painter Battista Franco in Urbino. This training laid the foundation for his future success.

Artistic Career and Influences

  • Barocci's work was highly esteemed and influential, foreshadowing the Baroque style of Peter Paul Rubens.
  • He worked in the pre-eminent studio of Taddeo and Federico Zuccari in Rome, where he was exposed to various artistic influences.
  • His first notable work was a "St. Margaret" executed for the confraternity of the Holy Sacrament.
  • He was invited by Pope Pius IV to assist in the decoration of the Vatican Belvedere Palace at Rome, where he painted the Virgin Mary and infant, with several saints and a ceiling in fresco, representing the Annunciation.
  • Barocci's style was characterized by a mix of Mannerism and Baroque elements.

Notable Works and Legacy

Artistic Impact and Followers

  • Barocci's influence can be seen in the work of various artists, including Peter Paul Rubens, who was inspired by Barocci’s dramatic and emotive brushwork.
  • His legacy continues to be celebrated through his numerous works, now housed in museums such as the Uffizi Gallery (Florence, Italy) and the Musée du Louvre (Paris, France).