GUIDO RENI. the divine

Misunderstood, suppressed, forgotten – Guido Reni (1575–1642) was one of the most successful and celebrated painters in Europe at the time and was coveted by the most important clients. In the large exhibition “GUIDO RENI. The Divine” the Städel Museum is rediscovering the former star painter of the Italian Baroque and opening up a new perspective on Guido Reni. In the exhibition film, curator Dr. Bastian Eclercy, what makes Reni so unique as an artist and as a person. Who was Guido Reni and what is his trademark to this day?