Luca Fapresto Giordano Collection

Cain Slaying Abel, 1715-1728. Creators: Paolo de Matteis, Luca Giordano
Cain Slaying Abel, 1715-1728

Four Women making Music, 1658-1660. Creator: Luca Giordano
Four Women making Music, 1658-1660

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1647-1705. Creator: Earlier ascribed to Paolo de Matteis (1662-1728)
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, 1647-1705. Earlier ascribed to Paolo de Matteis (1662-1728) and Luca Giordano (1632-1705)

Ecce Homo, c.1663 — 1664. Creator: Luca Giordano
Ecce Homo, c.1663 -- 1664

Evangelist Looking Upward, n.d. Creator: Luca Giordano
Evangelist Looking Upward, n.d

Saint John the Baptist Preaching (recto); Male Nude with Raised Arms and Sketches... n.d. Creator: Luca Giordano
Saint John the Baptist Preaching (recto); Male Nude with Raised Arms and Sketches of Heads (verso), n.d

Standing Bearded Man, n.d. Creator: Luca Giordano
Standing Bearded Man, n.d

Allegorical Figures Holding the Papal Insignia, study after the Allegory of Divine... c.1650. Creator: Luca Giordano
Allegorical Figures Holding the Papal Insignia, study after the Allegory of Divine Providence in Palazzo Barberini in Rome, c.1650

Saint Anne Received in Heaven by Christ and the Virgin, c.1653. Creator: Luca Giordano
Saint Anne Received in Heaven by Christ and the Virgin, c.1653

Last Supper, c.1685. Creator: Luca Giordano
Last Supper, c.1685

The sacrifice of Elijah, ca. 1653. Creator: Luca Giordano
The sacrifice of Elijah, ca. 1653

Christ kneels and writes on the pavement at center, while the woman taken in adultery stan... 1653
Christ kneels and writes on the pavement at center, while the woman taken in adultery stands between three soldiers at right, 1653

Christ holding a crown at upper left and the Virgin receiving Saint Anne in Heaven at r... 1650-70
Christ holding a crown at upper left and the Virgin receiving Saint Anne in Heaven at right, 1650-70

Christ kneels and writes on the pavement at center and a woman taken in adultery by three... 1653
Christ kneels and writes on the pavement at center and a woman taken in adultery by three soldiers at right, 1653

The flight into Egypt, the Virgin and Child on a donkey, Joseph to the left, after... ca. 1765-93
The flight into Egypt, the Virgin and Child on a donkey, Joseph to the left, after Luca Giordano, ca. 1765-93

Portrait of Luca Giordano, wearing round spectacles and looking to the left, 1692-1727

Job and His Comforters, 17th century? Creator: Luca Giordano
Job and His Comforters, 17th century? Attributed to Luca Giordano

Dives and Lazarus, 1680. Creator: Luca Giordano
Dives and Lazarus, 1680

Diana and Endymion, c. 1675 / 1680. Creator: Luca Giordano
Diana and Endymion, c. 1675/1680

The flight into Egypt, with the Holy Family in a boat, 1730-50. Creator: Pietro Monaco
The flight into Egypt, with the Holy Family in a boat, 1730-50

[The calling of Sts Peter and Andrew], 1730-50. Creator: Pietro Monaco
[The calling of Sts Peter and Andrew], 1730-50

The Painter Rewarded, 1634-1705. Creator: Circle of Luca Giordano
The Painter Rewarded, 1634-1705. Circle of Luca Giordano (Italian, Naples 1634-1705 Naples)

The Annunciation, 1672. Creator: Luca Giordano
The Annunciation, 1672

The Flight into Egypt. Creator: Luca Giordano
The Flight into Egypt

Antiochus and Stratonice, 17th or early 18th century. Artist: Luca Giordano
Antiochus and Stratonice, 17th or early 18th century. Antiochus I Soter (d261 BC) was a king of the Hellenistic Seleucid Empire

Expulsion from Paradise, second half of 17th century. Artist: Luca Giordano
Expulsion from Paradise, second half of 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg

Marsyas and Apollo, early 1650s. Artist: Luca Giordano
Marsyas and Apollo, early 1650s. According to Greek Mythology, the satyr Marsyas challenged Apollo to a contest of music, losing his hide and his life as a result

Portrait of a Man, c. 17th century. Artist: Luca Giordano
Portrait of a Man, c.17th century. Giordano, Luca (1632-1705). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Forge of Vulcan, c1660. Artist: Luca Giordano
The Forge of Vulcan, c1660. Giordano, Luca (1632-1705). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

The Miracle at Cana, 17th century. Artist: Luca Giordano
The Miracle at Cana. Giordano, Luca (1632-1705). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

St Anthony of Padua healing a young man, c1654-1705. Artist: Luca Giordano
St Anthony of Padua healing a young man, c1654-1705. St Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) was a Portuguese-born Franciscan preacher and teacher associated with a number of miracles

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Luca Fapresto Giordano, a renowned Italian painter of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. One such masterpiece is "The Sacrifice of Elijah, " painted around 1653. In this piece, Giordano skillfully depicts Christ kneeling and writing on the pavement at the center, while a woman taken in adultery stands nearby. Another notable artwork by Giordano is "Christ Holding a Crown" from around 1650-70. Here, we witness Christ presenting a crown at the upper left corner as the Virgin receives Saint Anne in Heaven below. The artist's attention to detail and ability to convey emotion through brushstrokes truly shines in this composition. In "The Flight into Egypt, " created by Josedel Castillo circa 1765-93, we see Joseph leading the way with Mary and baby Jesus riding on a donkey. This scene beautifully captures their journey and highlights Castillo's talent for capturing movement and atmosphere. Giordano also explored mythological themes in his work like "Diana and Endymion" from approximately 1675/1680. This painting showcases Diana's love for Endymion as she gazes upon him while he sleeps under her watchful eye. Additionally, Charles Hutin's rendition of "Tarquin and Lucretia" in 1752 pays homage to one of history's most tragic tales. Hutin masterfully portrays Tarquin's lustful desire for Lucretia which ultimately leads to her demise. Lastly, let us not forget about Luca Giordano himself. A self-portrait from 1692-1727 reveals him wearing round spectacles as he looks towards his left - an introspective glimpse into the mind behind these extraordinary creations. From biblical narratives to mythological sagas, Luca Fapresto Giordano captured timeless stories with his artistic prowess.