Federico Barocci

Self-portrait by Federico Barocci (c. 1600)

Years of life:	1526 – 1612
Art Movement:	Mannerism (Late Renaissance)

Genre:	Portrait , Religious
Country:	Italy
Century:	XVI , XVII

A painter from Urbino who made sentimental paintings on religious subjects, Barocci was very ill, which can sometimes be evident in his work. They are characterized by sugar-plum color and blurred forms. His Madonnas are noted for their cuteness, and he skillfully painted multi-figure scenes. He lacks bite, like cheap, sweet wine — all fruit and sugar, without the acidity.

Federico Barocci’s major works are Rest on the Flight to Egypt, 1570–73 (Vatican: Pinacoteca); Madonna del Popolo, 1576–79 (Florence: Galleria degli Uffizi).

References:

Robert Cumming. Art: complete encyclopedia. – 512 p. – Moscow: Astrel, 2005.

Artworks:

Portrait of a young Man

between 1580 and 1590

Portrait of a young Man • between 1580 and 1590
Portrait of a Gentleman

Portrait of a Gentleman
Portrait of Francesco Maria II della Rovere

1572

Portrait of Francesco Maria II della Rovere • 1572
Self-portrait

1600

Self-portrait • 1600
Quintilia Fischieri

Probably 1600

Quintilia Fischieri • Probably 1600
Nativity

1597

Nativity • 1597
Portrait of Ippolito Della Rovere (1554-1620)

1602

Portrait of Ippolito Della Rovere (1554-1620) • 1602
The swaddled Prince of Urbino in the cradle

1605

The swaddled Prince of Urbino in the cradle • 1605
Christ on the Cross

1604

Christ on the Cross • 1604
Santa Cecilia among Saints John, Mary Magdalene, Paul and Catherine of Alexandria

1555

Santa Cecilia among Saints John, Mary Magdalene, Paul and Catherine of Alexandria • 1555
The Annunciation

1596

The Annunciation • 1596
Madonna of the people

1579

Madonna of the people • 1579
Escape of Aeneas from Troy and St. Jerome

1598

Escape of Aeneas from Troy and St. Jerome • 1598