Artist Birthdays: November 4 - Guido Reni

Artist Birthdays November 4 – GUIDO RENI

Posted November 4, 2009

Nationality: Italian
Field: Painting
Art Movement: Baroque
ARTiFact: He was known to be a compulsive gambler, often betting and losing the commissions he was given for his works; he left a substantial debt to paid off after his death.
Artist Quote: “Why should I wish to waste my days in wrangling with nobles and contesting with court officials, when I ought to work in gladness and quietness.”
Notable Artwork (shown below): Aurora, 1614.

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