Guido Reni is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bologna[2]. He was born on November 4, 1575[3]. He died in Bologna[4]. He died on August 18, 1642[5]. He worked as a painter[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], architectural draftsperson[9], and etcher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,378 views/month, #7,038 of 1,000,298).[11]
A notable student of Guido Reni was Giovanni Maria Tamburini[18].
A notable student of Guido Reni was Paolo Biancucci[19].
A notable student of Guido Reni was Giovanni Venanzi[20].
A notable student of Guido Reni was Antonio Giarola[21].
A notable student of Guido Reni was Emilio Savonanzi[22].
A notable work attributed to Guido Reni is Judith[23].
A notable work attributed to Guido Reni is Massacre of the Innocents[24].
A notable work attributed to Guido Reni is Education of the Virgin Mary[25].
A notable work attributed to Guido Reni is Christ on the Cross[26].
A notable work attributed to Guido Reni is David with Goliath's head[27].
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Origins and Family
Guido Reni's place of birth was Bologna[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 4, 1575[3]. He is identified as part of the Italians ethnic group[15].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[6], illustrator[7], draftsperson[8], architectural draftsperson[9], etcher[10], and designer[16]. Guido Reni's field of work was painting[17]. Notable students include Giovanni Maria Tamburini[18], Paolo Biancucci[19], Giovanni Venanzi[20], Antonio Giarola[21], and Emilio Savonanzi[22].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Judith[23], a painting[28], founded in 1620[29]; Massacre of the Innocents[24], a painting[30], in Italy[31], founded in 1611[32]; Education of the Virgin Mary[25], a painting[33], in Russia[34], founded in 1640[35]; Christ on the Cross[26], a painting[36], in Italy[37]; David with Goliath's head[27], a painting series[38]; and Flagellazione of Cristo[39], a painting[40], in Italy[41].
Death and Burial
Guido Reni died on August 18, 1642[5]. He passed away in Bologna[4]. He is buried at Basilica of San Domenico[13].
Why It Matters
Guido Reni ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,378 views/month, #7,038 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 140 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
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