Guido Reni was an Italian Baroque painter. He trained in Bologna, but left his apprenticeship to train at the Carracci's Academy. He enjoyed painting gesture and movement. When he found a gesture he liked, he used it a lot. You'll notice in the paintings of the Saints below, most of them are looking up toward heaven. This was symbolic of the Saint's piety or their closeness to God.
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| Saint Peter |
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| Saint Matthew |
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| Saint Cecilia |
Saint Cecilia vowed to remain a virgin through out her life. When she was forced to marry she told her future husband of this vow. He converted to Christianity and was eventually martyred . Cecilia was also killed, but before she was beheaded she donated all of her worldly possessions to the poor. As she was led to her death she sang to God, which is why she is now the patron saint of music.
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| Saint Joseph with Infant Jesus |
I absolutely love this painting of Joseph with baby Jesus. Not only is it a loving portrayal, but the colors are amazing!
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| Saint Joseph |
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| Saint Bernard |
There are several Saint Bernard's, I don't know which one this painting depicts.
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| Saint Peter |
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