Et in Arcadia Ego
- Artist
- Guercino
- Date
- 1622
- Style
- Baroque
- Genre
- Religious painting
- Location
- National Gallery of Ancient Art (GNAA)
Guercino's Et in Arcadia Ego is a compelling religious painting created circa 1618–1622 during the Baroque period. This oil-on-Canvas work features a contemplative scene with figures that evoke themes of mortality and the passage of time. Guercino's masterful use of oil paint enhances the dramatic lighting and realistic details typical of Baroque art, making it a thought-provoking piece that explores existential themes within a religious and philosophical context.
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