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          Marcello Bacciarelli, 1731 – 1818

          The 78 Most Famous Paintings by Marcello Bacciarelli

          The painting that made Marcello Bacciarelli famous is Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769); it hangs in the National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw. Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) and Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793) follow it in the hearts of collectors and museum visitors. Of the 78 works by Marcello Bacciarelli in our catalogue, these 78 are the most admired, each presented with its date, its museum and what sets it apart.

          Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated October 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

          Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli
          Marcello Bacciarelli · 1731 – 1818
          Born · died
          1731 – 1818, Rome
          Movement
          Neoclassicism
          Works in our catalogue
          78
          Most famous
          Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769)
          Most works at
          National Museum in Warsaw

          Marcello Bacciarelli: the ten masterpieces

          Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769) by Marcello Bacciarelli
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          Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume

          1769 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

          In this formal full-length portrait, we find King Stanisław August Poniatowski presented in his full coronation regalia. The composition is structured with a classical precision that commands immediate respect. He is positioned in a three-quarter view, standing with a quiet authority against a backdrop of heavy drapery and architectural shadows. The lighting, descending from the upper left, carves his features out of the darkness, catching the sheen of his skin…

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          Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) by Marcello Bacciarelli
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          Portrait of mother and brother.

          1775 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

          In this 1775 oil on canvas, we find ourselves in a private, somber space. The composition focuses closely on two figures: an older woman and a younger man, set against a dark, undifferentiated background that pushes them toward the viewer. There is a palpable sense of quiet emotion here. The man leans toward the woman with a gentle, protective gaze, his hand resting near her arm to suggest a deep…

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          Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793) by Marcello Bacciarelli
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          Self-portrait in brown frock coat.

          1793 · Oil On Canvas · National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw

          A man stares from the canvas, his eyes fixed in a steady, direct gaze that demands a quiet respect. He is caught in a three-quarter view, the light catching the high ridge of his forehead and the bridge of his nose. This is a study of presence. The subject wears a brown frock coat, its texture coarse and heavy against the delicate, frothy ruffles of a white lace neckcloth. A…

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          More Marcello Bacciarelli masterpieces, 11 to 78

          Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. (1790) by Marcello Bacciarelli
          #26

          Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska.

          1790 · National Museum in Warsaw

          This oil on canvas portrait of Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska captures a woman of significant lineage. Marcello Bacciarelli, the favored painter of the Polish court, rendered the subject…

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          Catarina Gattai Thomatis (1783) by Marcello Bacciarelli
          #72

          Catarina Gattai Thomatis

          1783 · Royal Łazienki Museum

          Catarina Gattai (Catai) (1745–85), Italian dancer, singer and actress, about whom there is only uncertain and fragmentary information until she came to Poland; she purportedly dancedat La Pergola…

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          Old Man in a Brown Habit (1783) by Marcello Bacciarelli
          #73

          Old Man in a Brown Habit

          1783 · Royal Łazienki Museum

          This image of an old man brings to mind the Italian teste di carattere or the Dutch troniesshowing a ‘type’ rather than an actual person. It is also…

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          The subjects Marcello Bacciarelli painted most

          The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

          Man 6 works

          Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769), Marcello Bacciarelli #1 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume 1769 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of mother and brother. (1775), Marcello Bacciarelli #2 Portrait of mother and brother. 1775 · National Museum in Warsaw Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793), Marcello Bacciarelli #3 Self-portrait in brown frock coat. 1793 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1790), Marcello Bacciarelli #42 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski 1790 · National Museum in Warsaw

          Fur trim 3 works

          Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. (1790), Marcello Bacciarelli #26 Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. 1790 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus with an hourglass (1793), Marcello Bacciarelli #74 Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus with an hourglass 1793 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769), Marcello Bacciarelli #1 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume 1769 · National Museum in Warsaw

          Woman 3 works

          Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother, Marcello Bacciarelli #43 Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of mother and brother. (1775), Marcello Bacciarelli #2 Portrait of mother and brother. 1775 · National Museum in Warsaw Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. (1790), Marcello Bacciarelli #26 Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. 1790 · National Museum in Warsaw

          Dark background 3 works

          Portrait of mother and brother. (1775), Marcello Bacciarelli #2 Portrait of mother and brother. 1775 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1790), Marcello Bacciarelli #42 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski 1790 · National Museum in Warsaw Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother, Marcello Bacciarelli #43 Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother National Museum in Warsaw

          Where to see Marcello Bacciarelli's paintings

          The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

          Museum City Works by Marcello Bacciarelli Paintings from this list
          National Museum in Warsaw, WarsawNational Museum in Warsaw Warsaw 44 Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume, Portrait of mother and brother., Self-portrait in brown frock coat.
          National Museum in Kraków, KrakowNational Museum in Kraków Krakow 15 Portrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski as a Youth, Portrait of Primate Michał Poniatowski, Portrait of Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska
          Royal Castle, WarsawRoyal Castle Warsaw 10 Portrait of Władysław Łubieński, Primate of Poland, Portrait of Stefan Batory, Portrait of Konstancja Czartoryska (1700–1759).
          Royal Łazienki Museum, WarsawRoyal Łazienki Museum Warsaw 3 Catarina Gattai Thomatis, Old Man in a Brown Habit, Allegory of Valor (Mars).
          The National Museum in Poznań, PoznańThe National Museum in Poznań Poznań 2 Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes, Portrait of Michał Jerzy Poniatowski (1736-1794)
          Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, DresdenGemäldegalerie Alte Meister Dresden 1 Portrait of Heinrich von Brühl
          National Portrait Gallery of Sweden, SträngnäsNational Portrait Gallery of Sweden Strängnäs 1 Stanislaus II August, 1732 - 1798, king of Poland
          Musée Fesch, Aix-en-ProvenceMusée Fesch Aix-en-Provence 1 Self-portrait with Medal of Benoît XIV

          Marcello Bacciarelli, decade by decade: the defining painting of each

          1. 1750s
          2. 1760s
          3. 1770s
            Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) by Marcello Bacciarelli
            #2 of 78

            Portrait of mother and brother.

            Age 39 – 48 · National Museum in Warsaw

            In this 1775 oil on canvas, we find ourselves in a private, somber space. The composition focuses closely on two figures: an older woman and a younger man,…

          4. 1780s
          5. 1790s
            Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793) by Marcello Bacciarelli
            #3 of 78

            Self-portrait in brown frock coat.

            Age 59 – 68 · National Museum in Warsaw

            A man stares from the canvas, his eyes fixed in a steady, direct gaze that demands a quiet respect. He is caught in a three-quarter view, the light…

          6. 1800s
          7. 1810s

          Marcello Bacciarelli's masterpieces: questions and answers

          Which painting is Marcello Bacciarelli best known for?Show the answer

          Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769), National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw. Next come Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) and Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793).

          How old was Marcello Bacciarelli when painting Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume?Show the answer

          38 years old: Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume dates from 1769 and Marcello Bacciarelli was born in 1731.

          What are Marcello Bacciarelli's ten greatest paintings?Show the answer

          Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume, Portrait of mother and brother., Self-portrait in brown frock coat., Portrait of Heinrich von Brühl, Portrait of Ismael Mengs., Portrait of Władysław Łubieński, Primate of Poland, Portrait of Anna Szaniawska née Scypion, Portrait of Stanisław Poniatowski (1676–1762), king’s father, Portrait of Stefan Batory and Portrait of Konstancja Czartoryska (1700–1759).. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

          How many works did Marcello Bacciarelli paint?Show the answer

          Our catalogue lists 78 works by Marcello Bacciarelli, dated from 1753 to 1811.

          In which museums can I see Marcello Bacciarelli's masterpieces?Show the answer

          Most of them are in National Museum in Warsaw (Warsaw), National Museum in Kraków (Krakow) and Royal Castle (Warsaw). The table above lists the museums one by one.

          When did Marcello Bacciarelli paint the masterpieces?Show the answer

          In 1770s: 10 of the 78 works on this page date from then, among them Portrait of mother and brother..

          What are the first and last famous paintings of Marcello Bacciarelli?Show the answer

          The earliest on this page is Portrait of Heinrich von Brühl (1753), the latest Granting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon (1811).

          What were Marcello Bacciarelli's favourite subjects?Show the answer

          Man (6), Fur trim (3) and Woman (3), among the 78 works on this page.

          Which technique did Marcello Bacciarelli favour?Show the answer

          Oil On Canvas: 6 of the 78 works on this page.

          What art movement is Marcello Bacciarelli part of?Show the answer

          Neoclassicism, as the paintings on this page show.

          Which masterpieces by Marcello Bacciarelli hang at the National Museum in Warsaw?Show the answer

          Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume, Portrait of mother and brother. and Self-portrait in brown frock coat. are among the 44 works on this page held by the National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw.

          Can I own a reproduction of a Marcello Bacciarelli masterpiece?Show the answer

          Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

          The life of Marcello Bacciarelli

          Marcello Bacciarelli: A Life in Art

          • Born: Rome, Italy (February 16, 1731)
          • Died: 1818
          Marcello Bacciarelli was a significant Italian-born painter who flourished during the late Baroque and Neoclassical periods. His career spanned across Italy, Poland, and the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, leaving behind a legacy of portraits and decorative works that reflect his adaptability to changing artistic styles and royal patronage.

          Early Life and Training

          • Bacciarelli began his artistic journey in Rome, studying under Marco Benefial, a prominent Italian painter known for his proto-Neoclassical style.
          • In 1750, he received a recommendation from architect Gaetano Chiaveri, leading to his recruitment to Dresden, Saxony, where he served Elected King Augustus III of Poland. This marked the beginning of his long association with Polish royalty.
          • During his early career, Bacciarelli was significantly influenced by Bernardo Bellotto, another Italian painter whose work shaped his artistic development.
          • A pivotal moment in his personal life occurred when he met and married Friederike Richter, a woman painter specializing in miniature portraits. Their collaborative relationship proved crucial to both their artistic growth.

          Major Works and Commissions

          • Royal Castle in Warsaw: Bacciarelli’s most notable commissions were for King Stanisław II Augustus of Poland, primarily housed within the Royal Castle in Warsaw. These included:
            • Strength, Reason, Belief, and Justice
            • The Flourishing of the Arts, Sciences, Agriculture, and Trade (ceiling painting)
            • Rebecca and Eleazar
            • Esther and Ahasuerus
          • Other Commissions: Beyond the Royal Castle, Bacciarelli received commissions for portraits of imperial family members in Vienna, including depictions of Maria Teresa’s daughters.
          • Notable Paintings: His skill in engraving is showcased in works like "Design for a Vase by Polidoro da Caravaggio," while his watercolor expertise is evident in “Roma. 12 Cities by Tytus Brzozowski.”

          Artistic Style and Influences

          • Neoclassicism: Bacciarelli’s style embraced classical elements, as demonstrated in his allegorical paintings like Strength, Reason, Belief, and Justice. The emphasis on clarity, order, and idealized forms aligns with Neoclassical principles.
          • Baroque Influence: His earlier works reveal influences from the Baroque style, characterized by dramatic lighting and intense colors, a testament to his training under Marco Benefial.
          • Royal Patronage’s Impact: The demands of royal patronage shaped Bacciarelli's career. He skillfully adapted his style to meet the expectations of his patrons while maintaining artistic integrity.

          Legacy and Influence

          • Bacciarelli served as a mentor to several notable Polish artists, including Alexander Kucharsky and Kazimierz Wojniakowski, whose works reflect his influence.
          • His biography is documented on Wikipedia, providing further details about his life and career.
          • Cultural Heritage: Marcello Bacciarelli’s contributions remain an important part of Polish cultural heritage, celebrated for his portraits of royalty and decorative works that adorn historical landmarks.

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