Ode aan kunstenaar Guercino 1655 - 1727

This etching by Giuseppe Maria Roli, created between 1655 and 1727, pays tribute to the artist Guercino. It features a bust of Guercino within a wreath, held by two putti. The background is a draped banner with text in Latin celebrating the artist’s talent and a distant landscape. This work exemplifies the Baroque style with its dramatic composition, emphasis on light and shadow, and use of allegory. The etching was likely intended to be a celebratory piece, commemorating Guercino's artistry and legacy.