Letter, 1628, Apr. 8, Bologna.

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Letter, 1628, Apr. 8, Bologna.

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Guido Reni answers a note received from an unidentified patron who had complained about the unusual price ("prezzo novo") of his paintings. He explains that the prices depend upon the quality of the work and of the artist. There are, he says, ordinary and extraordinary painters. The ordinary ones are paid, in Bologna, 15 scudi per each "figura grande al naturale." For extraordinary painters, whose works can be offered to "signori grandi," like his own works, the price is different. Such works are appraised by their quality and merit as recognized by knowledgeable persons. Guido Reni hopes that his patron will appreciate his painting as much as those who saw it in Bologna. He mentions that Signor [Giulio] Ros[pili]oso has accepted his price for two paintings, which his patron has perhaps already seen.

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Reni, Guido, 1575-1642

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At the time of this letter, Guido Reni's fame as an artist was well established both in Italy and abroad, and his works sold at high prices. From the description of Letter, 1628, Apr. 8, Bologna. (Getty Research Institute). WorldCat record id: 145996777 ...

Ferdinando II, Grand-Duke of Tuscany, 1610-1670

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Son of Cosimo II de' Medici and grand-duchess of Austria Maria Maddalena, husband of Vittoria della Rovere, father of Cosimo III, Cosimo (also referred to as Cosimino) di Ferdinando, and Cardinal Francesco Maria de' Medici. From the description of Ferdinando II de' Medici petitions, financial documents, and correspondence, 1621-1667. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 720644947 ...