Old World Portraits
Portrait of Cardinal Francesco Cennini
Guercino
A striking 17th-century portrait featuring the rich textures of silk and lace in a commanding red and dark palette.
Portrait of Pope Gregory XV
Guercino
1622 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A commanding and richly textured 17th-century portrait of Pope Gregory XV by the Italian Baroque master Guercino.
$129
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
Frame size
Frame color
Mount
Paper type
Glaze
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened warm notes — holds a formal wall with confidence.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Study · Library
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Deep burgundy, Terracotta clay
About the piece
Painted in 1622, this masterful portrait by Guercino captures Pope Gregory XV with the psychological depth and technical brilliance characteristic of the Baroque era. The composition is defined by the striking contrast between the vivid red of the papal vestments and the deep green of the draped table, creating a powerful presence for any traditional interior.
More like this
Contains disturbing content
Dark Academia
Saint Jerome
Unknown Artist
A meticulously detailed 17th-century Flemish study of Saint Jerome, surrounded by the symbolic artifacts of a contemplative and scholarly life.
Contains nudity
Dark Academia
St. Jerome in His Study
Peter Paul Rubens
A powerful Baroque masterpiece by Peter Paul Rubens depicting St. Jerome in a moment of intense study and contemplation.
