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De 27 bekendste schilderijen van Gaspare Diziani, een selectie uit de galerie

Bijgewerkt in oktober 2026 · gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore (zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen per kunstwerk) · 27 werken van Gaspare Diziani in onze catalogus

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Van alle originele werken die Gaspare Diziani heeft nagelaten, is Dawn (1738) het bekendst, in de collectie van het Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Direct daarna volgen Laying Venus (1714) en The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great (1728). Onze catalogus bevat 27 werken van Gaspare Diziani; de galerie heeft de 27 meest bewonderde werken ter wereld bewaard, elk voorzien van de datum, het museum en het verhaal erachter.

1689 – 1767, Belluno Meeste werken: Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen

De top 10 schilderijen van Gaspare Diziani: de selectie van de galerie

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Dawn (1738) door Gaspare Diziani

Dawn

1738 · Oil On Canvas · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Gaspare Diziani’s Dawn is an oil on canvas ceiling decoration created in 1738. The work functions as an allegorical representation of the morning, designed to crown the interior of a room. In this composition, the central figure of Dawn is surrounded by several cherubic putti. To the left, three putti engage in playful activities, including the carrying of a basket overflowing with flowers and foliage. On the right, a single…

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Laying Venus (1714) door Gaspare Diziani

Laying Venus

1714 · Oil

The canvas presents a reclining female figure positioned slightly to the right of the center. This central subject is surrounded by several smaller figures, identified as cupids or putti, whose limbs and movements create a sense of rhythmic motion around the main body. The composition is asymmetrical, utilizing fluid and organic lines to define the soft contours of the human forms and the sweeping folds of the large fabric backdrop.…

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The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great (1728) door Gaspare Diziani

The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great

1728 · Oil On Canvas · Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, München

The scene captures a pivotal encounter between the conqueror Alexander the Great and the defeated Persian royalty. On the left, the family of Darius seeks refuge under an ornate canopy, their gestures conveying profound distress and supplication. Opposite them, Alexander and his military entourage occupy the right side of the composition, projecting an aura of command and authority. The arrangement of figures creates a dynamic tension, using diagonal lines to…

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Monk (1735) door Gaspare Diziani

Monk

1735 · Oil On Canvas · Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen

In "Monk" by Gaspare Diziani, the viewer enters a quiet, private space where time seems to hold its breath. The composition centers on a close-up portrait of an elderly man, focusing intently on his upper body and his weathered hands. He sits in a moment of profound stillness, his gaze cast downward toward a small crucifix held between his fingers. At the very bottom of the frame, the presence of…

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Praying Monk (1735) door Gaspare Diziani

Praying Monk

1735 · Oil · Statens Museum for Kunst, Kopenhagen

The artwork titled Praying Monk is an oil painting created by the Italian artist Gaspare Diziani. This specific piece dates to 1735. The subject is a solitary figure depicted in a moment of religious devotion, rendered in a style characteristic of the late Baroque period.

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Moses trampling on the Pharaoh’s crown (1743) door Gaspare Diziani

Moses trampling on the Pharaoh’s crown

1743 · Oil On Canvas · Nationaal Museum in Warschau, Warschau

The scene unfolds in 1743 through the hand of Gaspare Diziani, who captures the tension of Moses trampling on the Pharaoh’s crown. This work emerges from a life shaped by the light of Italy, beginning in the town of Belluno where the artist was born in 1689. Every brushstroke carries the weight of a vision developed through years of observation and movement within the great artistic centers of the era.

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Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers (1755) door Gaspare Diziani

Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers

1755 · Oil On Canvas · Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, München

The canvas captures a moment of fractured kinship under a heavy, dramatic sky. In this 1755 oil painting, the biblical narrative of Joseph unfolds through a dense arrangement of figures caught in the tension of a transaction. A rugged, hilly landscape provides a stark backdrop to the human drama unfolding in the foreground. The composition relies on a strong chiaroscuro effect, where light strikes the edges of flowing drapery and…

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Joseph Interprets the Dreams of Pharaoh (1755) door Gaspare Diziani

Joseph Interprets the Dreams of Pharaoh

1755 · Oil · Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, München

The composition centers on a large-scale, monochrome depiction of a biblical encounter within a grand, vaulted hall. Joseph stands in a central position, gesturing toward Pharaoh, who is seated upon a massive throne. The architectural setting is defined by heavy, classical columns and wide arches that recede into a dark, shadowed background. The lighting is directional, descending from an upper source to create high-contrast highlights on the figures' skin and…

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The Family of Darius Pleading to Alexander (1745) door Gaspare Diziani

The Family of Darius Pleading to Alexander

1745 · Oil On Canvas · Nationalmuseum, Stockholm

In this expansive oil on canvas, we find ourselves witnessing a pivotal moment of human drama set against a grand, classical backdrop. The scene captures the family of Darius in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of Gaugamela, seeking clemency from Alexander the Great. There is a profound sense of tension held within the crowded foreground, where the weight of loss meets the uncertainty of survival. The figures are caught…

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sketch for a plafond - painting (1750) door Gaspare Diziani

sketch for a plafond - painting

1750 · Ink On Paper

In this sketch for a plafond - painting by Gaspare Diziani, a celestial drama unfolds within a swirling, monochromatic realm. The composition pulls the eye upward through a circular, sweeping motion that mimics the very heavens. Figures, perhaps mythological or divine in nature, drift amidst voluminous and billowing clouds that seem to churn with life. Every shape feels organic and curvilinear, contributing to an airy atmosphere where gravity appears to…

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De musea waar de originele werken van Gaspare Diziani worden bewaard

De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van Gaspare Diziani Schilderijen uit deze lijst
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, MünchenBayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen München 3 The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great, Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers, Joseph Interprets the Dreams of Pharaoh
Statens Museum for Kunst, KopenhagenStatens Museum for Kunst Kopenhagen 2 Monk, Praying Monk
Nationalmuseum, StockholmNationalmuseum Stockholm 2 The Family of Darius Pleading to Alexander, The Adoration of the Lamb. Study
Szépművészeti Múzeum, BoedapestSzépművészeti Múzeum Boedapest 2 Adoration of the Magi, Adoration of the Magi
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 1 Dawn
Nationaal Museum in Warschau, WarschauNationaal Museum in Warschau Warschau 1 Moses trampling on the Pharaoh’s crown
Gemäldegalerie, BerlijnGemäldegalerie Berlijn 1 Christ before Pilate
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los AngelesLos Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles 1 The Assumption of the Virgin

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Waar is Gaspare Diziani het meest bekend om?Onthul het antwoord

Dawn (1738), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Laying Venus (1714) en The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great (1728) volgen.

Hoe oud was Gaspare Diziani toen Dawn werd gemaakt?Onthul het antwoord

49 jaar oud: Dawn dateert uit 1738, en Gaspare Diziani werd geboren in 1689.

Wat zijn de tien beroemdste schilderijen van Gaspare Diziani?Onthul het antwoord

Dawn, Laying Venus, The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great, Monk, Praying Monk, Moses trampling on the Pharaoh’s crown, Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers, Joseph Interprets the Dreams of Pharaoh, The Family of Darius Pleading to Alexander en sketch for a plafond - painting. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.

Hoeveel schilderijen heeft Gaspare Diziani nagelaten?Onthul het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 27 werken van Gaspare Diziani, daterend van 1714 tot 1757.

In welke musea hangen de meesterwerken van Gaspare Diziani?Onthul het antwoord

Voornamelijk in Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen (München), Statens Museum for Kunst (Kopenhagen) en Nationalmuseum (Stockholm). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.

In welke jaren schilderde Gaspare Diziani de beroemdste werken?Onthul het antwoord

In 1750s: 7 van de 27 werken op deze pagina werden toen gemaakt, waaronder Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers.

Wat zijn de eerste en de laatste beroemde originelen van Gaspare Diziani?Onthul het antwoord

Op deze pagina is het vroegste Laying Venus (1714) en het laatste Christ before Pilate (1757).

Welke onderwerpen koos Gaspare Diziani het vaakst?Onthul het antwoord

Drapery (7), Figures (6) en Woman (5), verspreid over de 27 werken op deze pagina.

Welke techniek gebruikte Gaspare Diziani het meest?Onthul het antwoord

Oil On Canvas, voor 6 van de 27 werken op deze pagina.

Welke werken van Gaspare Diziani hangen in het Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen?Onthul het antwoord

The Family of Darius before Alexander the Great, Joseph Is Sold by His Brothers en Joseph Interprets the Dreams of Pharaoh: het Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, München herbergt 3 van de werken op deze pagina.

Gaspare Diziani: leven en werk

The Radiant Legacy of Gaspare Diziani

In the luminous era of the late Baroque and the burgeoning Rococo, Gaspare Diziani emerged as a painter of profound technical assurance and dramatic flair. Born in the serene town of Belluno, Italy, his artistic journey began under the guidance of Antonio Lazzarini, a foundation that would eventually lead him to the heart of the Venetian art world. As he moved toward Venice, Diziani immersed himself in the prestigious studios of Gregorio Lazzarini and the influential Sebastiano Ricci. These early mentors provided him with the tools to master the sweeping movements and emotional depth characteristic of his era, allowing him to develop a style that resonated with both religious fervor and aristocratic elegance.

Diziani’s career was marked by a remarkable ability to navigate the shifting tides of 18th-century aesthetics. While his work shared the stage with contemporaries like Giambattista Tiepolo, Diziani carved out a unique space through his versatility and command over both canvas and fresco. His early period, spanning roughly between 1710 and 1720, saw him contributing significant works to sacred spaces, such as the Mary Magdalene for the church of Santo Stefano in Belluno and the Entry into Jerusalem for San Teodoro in Venice. These religious commissions allowed him to explore the interplay of light and shadow, a hallmark of the late Baroque that would later soften into the more delicate, ornamental textures of the Rococo.

A Master of Light and Grandeur

The breadth of Diziani’s influence extended far beyond the borders of the Republic of Venice. His reputation for excellence carried him to the courts of Dresden and Munich, demonstrating a reach that transcended local boundaries and touched the great cultural centers of Europe. This international presence is perhaps best exemplified by the sheer scale of his ambition; one of his most monumental achievements remains the largest painting housed within the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, a testament to his ability to command vast, immersive spaces.

Beyond his grand canvases, Diziani’s artistry was deeply rooted in the decorative traditions of his time. His skill in fresco painting is evident in his work on the Life of Saint Helena at the Scuola del Vin, where he transformed architectural surfaces into narrative windows of spiritual intensity. Whether working on a small-scale preparatory sketch or a massive ceiling piece, his hand was characterized by a certain celerity and technical confidence that captured the very essence of the Rococo spirit—a blend of grace, movement, and light.

The enduring significance of Gaspare Diziani lies in his role as a bridge between eras. He successfully synthesized the dramatic tension of the Baroque with the airy, ornamental beauty of the Rococo, leaving behind a body of work that continues to fascinate scholars and art lovers alike. Through his mastery of color and composition, he helped define the visual language of an age of splendor.