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Magnasco Alessandro Collection

Magnasco Alessandro was a renowned Italian painter of the Baroque period, known for his dramatic and atmospheric works

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Landscape with two penitent monks, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Landscape with two penitent monks, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Landscape with two penitent monks, late 17th-mid 18th century

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Alchemist, late 17th-mid 18th century

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: The Artist's Studio, c1700. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Artist's Studio, c1700. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Artist's Studio, c1700

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Concert in the Ruins, late 17th-mid-18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Concert in the Ruins, late 17th-mid-18th century. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Concert in the Ruins, late 17th-mid-18th century

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Carthusian Monks in a Landscape, 1700-1749. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Carthusian Monks in a Landscape, 1700-1749. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Carthusian Monks in a Landscape, 1700-1749

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Landscape with Saint Bruno ?, 1700-1749. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Landscape with Saint Bruno ?, 1700-1749. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Landscape with Saint Bruno ?, 1700-1749

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: The Raising of Lazarus, 1715-1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Raising of Lazarus, 1715-1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Raising of Lazarus, 1715-1740

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Three Camaldolese Monks in Meditative Prayer, 1710-1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Three Camaldolese Monks in Meditative Prayer, 1710-1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Three Camaldolese Monks in Meditative Prayer, 1710-1740

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Three Camaldolese Monks in Ecstatic Prayer, 1710-1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Three Camaldolese Monks in Ecstatic Prayer, 1710-1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Three Camaldolese Monks in Ecstatic Prayer, 1710-1740

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Ballad Singer at a Shrine of the Virgin, 1720/25. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Ballad Singer at a Shrine of the Virgin, 1720/25. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Ballad Singer at a Shrine of the Virgin, 1720/25

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Picaresque Group with a Monkey and a Magpie, 1720/25. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Picaresque Group with a Monkey and a Magpie, 1720/25. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Picaresque Group with a Monkey and a Magpie, 1720/25

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Study Sheet with Seated Figures, 1705/15. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Study Sheet with Seated Figures, 1705/15. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Study Sheet with Seated Figures, 1705/15

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Two Sketches: Man with Dog, Group of Figures, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Poussin

Two Sketches: Man with Dog, Group of Figures, n.d. Creator: Nicolas Poussin
Two Sketches: Man with Dog, Group of Figures, n.d

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Theodosius Repulsed from the Church by Saint Ambrose, 1700 / 10

Theodosius Repulsed from the Church by Saint Ambrose, 1700 / 10
Theodosius Repulsed from the Church by Saint Ambrose, 1700/10. [Roman emperor Theodosius I is barred from Milan Cathedral by Archbishop Ambrose]

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: The Synagogue, 1725 / 35. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Synagogue, 1725 / 35. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Synagogue, 1725/35. [Religious service inside a Jewish place of worship]

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: The Choristers, c. 1740 / 1745. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Choristers, c. 1740 / 1745. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Choristers, c. 1740/1745

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: The Baptism of Christ, c. 1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Baptism of Christ, c. 1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Baptism of Christ, c. 1740

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Christ at the Sea of Galilee, c. 1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

Christ at the Sea of Galilee, c. 1740. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
Christ at the Sea of Galilee, c. 1740

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Saint Paul of Thebes tempted by a demon, after Magnasco, ca. 1720-30

Saint Paul of Thebes tempted by a demon, after Magnasco, ca. 1720-30

Background imageMagnasco Alessandro Collection: Nuns at Work. Creator: Unknown

Nuns at Work. Creator: Unknown
Nuns at Work. (Italian, Milanese, first half 18th century)


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Magnasco Alessandro was a renowned Italian painter of the Baroque period, known for his dramatic and atmospheric works. Born in Genoa in 1667, he studied under the famous artist Giovanni Battista Carlone before establishing himself as a successful artist in his own right. Alessandro's paintings often depicted scenes of chaos and turmoil, with swirling clouds and dramatic lighting adding to the sense of tension and movement. His use of light and shadow created a sense of depth and drama that set him apart from other artists of his time. One of Magnasco's most famous works is "The Tempest," which depicts a stormy sea with ships tossed about by powerful waves. The dynamic composition and intense emotion captured in this painting showcase Alessandro's skill at creating compelling narratives through his art. Despite facing criticism for his unconventional style during his lifetime, Magnasco's work has since been recognized for its unique vision and innovative approach to painting. Today, his paintings are highly sought after by collectors around the world who appreciate the raw energy and emotional intensity that define Alessandro Magnasco's artistic legacy.