Portret van Marcantonio Franceschini

De 25 bekendste schilderijen van Marcantonio Franceschini, een selectie uit de galerie

Bijgewerkt in november 2026 · gerangschikt op basis van onze populariteitsscore (zoekopdrachten, bezoeken en bestellingen per kunstwerk) · 25 werken van Marcantonio Franceschini in onze catalogus

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Van alle originele werken die Marcantonio Franceschini heeft nagelaten, is Penitent Mary Magdalene (1702) het bekendst, in de collectie van het Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wenen. Direct daarna volgen La Samaritaine (1700) en The Last Communion of Saint Mary of Egypt (1680). Onze catalogus bevat 25 werken van Marcantonio Franceschini; de galerie heeft de 25 meest bewonderde werken ter wereld bewaard, elk voorzien van de datum, het museum en het verhaal erachter.

1648 – 1729, Bologna Baroque Meeste werken: Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen

De top 10 schilderijen van Marcantonio Franceschini: de selectie van de galerie

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Penitent Mary Magdalene (1702) door Marcantonio Franceschini

Penitent Mary Magdalene

1702 · Oil On Canvas · Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wenen

The composition follows a diagonal movement, guiding the eye from the reclining figure in the lower left toward a descending cherub in the upper right. Draped in ochre, gold, and sienna, the woman’s form is defined by fluid, organic lines that suggest both movement and texture. A strong light source illuminates her face and torso, casting soft shadows across the rocky terrain to create a sense of three-dimensionality. This use…

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La Samaritaine (1700) door Marcantonio Franceschini

La Samaritaine

1700 · Oil On Canvas · Musée Fabre, Montpellier

The stone well sits as a heavy, silent anchor between two souls. On the left, a man draped in blue and orange robes meets the gaze of a woman in white and gold. They exist in a pocket of natural seclusion, framed by the deep greens and browns of a dense forest. Sunlight filters through a leafy canopy, casting soft highlights upon their skin and the folds of their heavy…

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The Last Communion of Saint Mary of Egypt (1680) door Marcantonio Franceschini

The Last Communion of Saint Mary of Egypt

1680 · Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A fifth-century ascetic, Mary of Egypt is shown receiving her Last Communion from the hands of the priest Zosimus, following forty-seven years of isolation in the wilderness of Palestine. The picture has a pendant showing the ecstasy of Saint Mary Magdalen (Molinari Pradelli collection, Bologna). It was given in 1709 to Pope Clement XI as a gift of the Senate of Bologna in anticipation of his support for the founding…

De selectie van Marcantonio Franceschini gaat verder, van 11 tot 25

De onderwerpen die de aandacht van Marcantonio Franceschini troffen

De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze originelen, elk met zijn mooiste voorbeeld.

De musea waar de originele werken van Marcantonio Franceschini worden bewaard

De 8 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.

Museum Stad Werken van Marcantonio Franceschini Schilderijen uit deze lijst
Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, MünchenBayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen München 2 Holy Family, Adornment of Venus
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, HoustonMuseum of Fine Arts, Houston Houston 2 Christ and the Woman of Samaria, Noli me tangere
Dulwich Picture Gallery, LondonDulwich Picture Gallery London 2 The guardian angel, Lot and his Daughters
Kunsthistorisches Museum, WenenKunsthistorisches Museum Wenen 1 Penitent Mary Magdalene
Musée Fabre, MontpellierMusée Fabre Montpellier 1 La Samaritaine
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New YorkMetropolitan Museum of Art New York 1 The Last Communion of Saint Mary of Egypt
Royal Collection, LondenRoyal Collection Londen 1 The Virgin and Child with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John the Baptist
Accademia di Belle Arti di Bologna, BolognaAccademia di Belle Arti di Bologna Bologna 1 Fame

Marcantonio Franceschini decennium voor decennium: het origineel dat elk tijdperk definieert

Werken per decennium

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Vragen van verzamelaars over de schilderijen van Marcantonio Franceschini

Waar is Marcantonio Franceschini het meest bekend om?Onthul het antwoord

Penitent Mary Magdalene (1702), Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wenen. La Samaritaine (1700) en The Last Communion of Saint Mary of Egypt (1680) volgen.

Hoe oud was Marcantonio Franceschini toen Penitent Mary Magdalene werd gemaakt?Onthul het antwoord

54 jaar oud: Penitent Mary Magdalene dateert uit 1702, en Marcantonio Franceschini werd geboren in 1648.

Wat zijn de tien beroemdste schilderijen van Marcantonio Franceschini?Onthul het antwoord

Penitent Mary Magdalene, La Samaritaine, The Last Communion of Saint Mary of Egypt, Holy Family, Adornment of Venus, The Virgin and Child with Saint Elizabeth and Saint John the Baptist, Christ and the Woman of Samaria, Mercury reminds Aeneas of his destiny, The guardian angel en Noli me tangere. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.

Hoeveel schilderijen heeft Marcantonio Franceschini nagelaten?Onthul het antwoord

Onze catalogus bevat 25 werken van Marcantonio Franceschini, daterend van 1680 tot 1714.

In welke musea hangen de meesterwerken van Marcantonio Franceschini?Onthul het antwoord

Voornamelijk in Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen (München), Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (Houston) en Dulwich Picture Gallery (London). De bovenstaande museumtabel bevat een volledig overzicht.

In welke jaren schilderde Marcantonio Franceschini de beroemdste werken?Onthul het antwoord

In 1680s: 3 van de 25 werken op deze pagina werden toen gemaakt, waaronder The Last Communion of Saint Mary of Egypt.

Wat zijn de eerste en de laatste beroemde originelen van Marcantonio Franceschini?Onthul het antwoord

Op deze pagina is het vroegste The Last Communion of Saint Mary of Egypt (1680) en het laatste Mercury reminds Aeneas of his destiny (1714).

Welke onderwerpen koos Marcantonio Franceschini het vaakst?Onthul het antwoord

Woman (2), Myths (2) en Virgin mary (2), verspreid over de 25 werken op deze pagina.

Welke techniek gebruikte Marcantonio Franceschini het meest?Onthul het antwoord

Oil On Canvas, voor 2 van de 25 werken op deze pagina.

Bij welke kunststroming behoort Marcantonio Franceschini?Onthul het antwoord

Baroque, te oordelen aan de originelen op deze pagina.

Welke werken van Marcantonio Franceschini hangen in het Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen?Onthul het antwoord

Holy Family en Adornment of Venus: het Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen, München herbergt 2 van de werken op deze pagina.

Marcantonio Franceschini: leven en werk

Marcantonio Franceschini: Bridging Baroque Splendor and Bolognese Tradition

Marcantonio Franceschini (1648-1729) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Bologna and wider Italy during the Baroque period. Born in Bologna, he inherited a legacy of artistic excellence from his father, Giovanni Francesco Franceschini, who himself was a respected painter. This familial connection instilled within Marcantonio a profound understanding of Bolognese artistic conventions—a style characterized by dramatic chiaroscuro, opulent ornamentation, and an unwavering devotion to religious themes. His formative years were spent under the tutelage of Carlo Cignani, arguably Bologna’s most celebrated Baroque artist, fostering a collaborative spirit that would define much of his subsequent career. Together they embarked on ambitious fresco commissions for Parma's Palazzo del Giardino (1678–1681), showcasing Cignani’s masterful handling of color and Franceschini’s meticulous attention to detail—a partnership that cemented their reputations as innovators within the Bolognese school.
  • Early Influences & Training: Franceschini's artistic journey began with a rigorous grounding in classical principles, mirroring the broader humanist revival shaping European thought at the time. However, it was Cignani’s influence—particularly his embrace of Caravaggio’s tenebrism—that profoundly impacted Franceschini’s stylistic approach.
  • Collaborative Projects & Patronage: Recognizing the importance of artistic alliances, Franceschini forged enduring relationships with fellow artists like Luigi Quaini (Cignani's cousin) and collaborated extensively on prestigious commissions throughout Europe. These projects included elaborate ceiling decorations in Palazzo Ranuzzi and Palazzo Marescotti Brazzetti in Bologna, demonstrating his versatility and ability to adapt to diverse aesthetic sensibilities.

A Flourishing Career: Frescoes, Paintings & Venetian Connections Franceschini’s prolific output spanned a remarkable range of subjects—primarily religious iconography and mythological narratives—appealing to wealthy patrons eager to adorn their residences with symbols of piety and grandeur. His frescoes in San Bartolomeo Porta Ravegnana (1690) exemplify his mastery of illusionistic painting techniques, creating immersive environments that captivated viewers. Notably, he undertook the monumental task of decorating the Sala d'onore ("Hall of Honor") in Modena’s Ducal Palace (1696), collaborating with Tommaso Aldrovandini and Antonio Meloni to depict scenes from Roman history—a testament to his ambition and artistic prowess. Furthermore, Franceschini secured commissions for churches across Liguria, culminating in the altarpiece at Catedral de Finale Ligure and the canvas of San Carlo in Modena.
  • Venetian Patronage & Artistic Innovation: His association with Prince Johann Adam I of Liechtenstein brought him into contact with Venetian artistic circles, influencing his style and expanding his creative horizons. The celebrated “Seduzioni e Amori di Diana e Venere” cycle (1692-1700) commissioned by Liechtenstein—a monumental undertaking featuring 26 canvases—represents a pinnacle of Baroque painting, characterized by dramatic compositions and luminous color palettes.

Legacy & Historical Significance Despite the tragic destruction of his Genoa murals in 1777 during a devastating fire—resulting from ambitious projects undertaken with Quaini and Meloni—Franceschini’s artistic legacy endured. His contributions to Bolognese art solidified his place as one of the foremost painters of his era, bridging the stylistic gap between Baroque exuberance and Neoclassical restraint. The canvases depicting the four seasons housed in Pinacoteca di Bologna stand as enduring reminders of his artistic vision and technical skill. Moreover, Franceschini’s involvement in decorating the Piazza Ducale of Genoa—particularly the pendentives and lunettes of the Catedral—demonstrates his commitment to shaping cultural landmarks. His influence extended beyond Bologna, impacting artists across Europe and securing his reputation as a master craftsman who elevated Baroque art to new heights.