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Shop the 78 Most Famous Marcello Bacciarelli Paintings

Updated October 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 78 works by Marcello Bacciarelli in our catalogue

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Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume (1769) is Marcello Bacciarelli's best-known painting; the original belongs to the National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw. Portrait of mother and brother. (1775) ranks second, Self-portrait in brown frock coat. (1793) third. Our catalogue has 78 works by Marcello Bacciarelli; here are the 78 most famous, ranked, with the year and museum of each, to help you pick the one to order.

1731 – 1818, Rome Neoclassicism Most works: National Museum in Warsaw

Marcello Bacciarelli: the 10 top-ranked paintings

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

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

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

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…

Marcello Bacciarelli, ranks 11 to 78

11Portrait of Izabela Poniatowska. (1775) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Izabela Poniatowska.1775 · National Museum in Warsaw 12Stanislaus II August, 1732 - 1798, king of Poland (1768) by Marcello BacciarelliStanislaus II August, 1732 - 1798, king of Poland1768 · National Portrait Gallery of Sweden 13Rebecca and Eleazar. (1772) by Marcello BacciarelliRebecca and Eleazar.1772 · Royal Castle 14Portrait of Stanisław Poniatowski (1676–1762), king’s father (1766) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław Poniatowski (1676–1762), king’s father1766 · National Museum in Warsaw 15Portrait of Franciszka Rzewuska née Cetner. (1780) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Franciszka Rzewuska née Cetner.1780 · Royal Castle 16Portrait of Urszula Mniszech (1750-1808) (1778) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Urszula Mniszech (1750-1808)1778 · Royal Castle 17Portrait of Urszula Maria Mniszech née Zamoyska. (1778) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Urszula Maria Mniszech née Zamoyska.1778 · Royal Castle 18Portrait of Jan Zamoyski. (1781) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Jan Zamoyski.1781 · National Museum in Warsaw 19Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in a feathered hat (1780) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in a feathered hat1780 · National Museum in Warsaw 20Portrait of Kazimierz Poniatowski. (1776) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Kazimierz Poniatowski.1776 · National Museum in Warsaw 21Faith (1776) by Marcello BacciarelliFaith1776 · Royal Castle 22Relief of Vienna. (1783) by Marcello BacciarelliRelief of Vienna.1783 · Royal Castle 23Portrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski as a Youth (1778) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski as a Youth1778 · National Museum in Kraków 24Portrait of Primate Michał Poniatowski (1776) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Primate Michał Poniatowski1776 · National Museum in Kraków 25Portrait of Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska (1780) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska1780 · National Museum in Kraków 26Ludwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska. (1790) by Marcello BacciarelliLudwika Zamoyska née Poniatowska.1790 · National Museum in Warsaw 27Allegory of Justice - Themis. (1787) by Marcello BacciarelliAllegory of Justice - Themis.1787 · National Museum in Warsaw 28Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes (1792) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes1792 · The National Museum in Poznań 29Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in Coronation Robes (1790) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus Poniatowski in Coronation Robes1790 · National Museum in Kraków 30Portrait of Anna Szaniawska née Scypion (?–1795) (1795) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Anna Szaniawska née Scypion (?–1795)1795 · National Museum in Warsaw 31Portrait of actress Anna Lampel (1801) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of actress Anna Lampel1801 · National Museum in Warsaw 32Death of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1798) by Marcello BacciarelliDeath of Stanisław August Poniatowski1798 33Portrait of Anna Lampel, actress (1800) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Anna Lampel, actress1800 · National Museum in Warsaw 34Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop (1800) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop1800 · National Museum in Warsaw 35Portrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop (1800) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of John Baptist Albetrandi (1731–1808), bishop1800 · National Museum in Warsaw 36Portrait of Jan Albertrandi (1731–1808) (1800) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Jan Albertrandi (1731–1808)1800 · National Museum in Warsaw 37Portrait of Stanisław Małachowski. (1808) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław Małachowski.1808 · National Museum in Warsaw 38Saint Isidore - the Blessing of Work (1805) by Marcello BacciarelliSaint Isidore - the Blessing of Work1805 · National Museum in Warsaw 39Granting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon (1811) by Marcello BacciarelliGranting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon1811 · National Museum in Warsaw 40Portrait of Stanisław Małachowski (1736–1809), Marshal of the Seym (1811) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław Małachowski (1736–1809), Marshal of the Seym1811 · National Museum in Warsaw 41Saint Isidore ploughing, sketch (1805) by Marcello BacciarelliSaint Isidore ploughing, sketch1805 · National Museum in Warsaw 42Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski (1790) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski1790 · National Museum in Warsaw 43Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brother by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Marcello Bacciarelli’s mother and brotherNational Museum in Warsaw 44Self-portrait with Medal of Benoît XIV by Marcello BacciarelliSelf-portrait with Medal of Benoît XIVMusée Fesch 45Portrait of Michał Jerzz Wandalin Mniszech (1742–1806) with his daughter Elżbietka (1787/92–1830) and the dog Kiopek by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Michał Jerzz Wandalin Mniszech (1742–1806) with his daughter Elżbietka (1787/92–1830) and the dog KiopekNational Museum in Warsaw 46Portrait of Walenty Sobolewski (1724–1800) or Maciej Leon Sobolewski (1724–1804) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Walenty Sobolewski (1724–1800) or Maciej Leon Sobolewski (1724–1804)National Museum in Kraków 47Granting of Privileges to Academy of Krakow by Marcello BacciarelliGranting of Privileges to Academy of KrakowNational Museum in Kraków 48Sobieski at Vienna by Marcello BacciarelliSobieski at ViennaNational Museum in Kraków 49Prussian Homage by Marcello BacciarelliPrussian HomageNational Museum in Kraków 50The Chocim Treaty by Marcello BacciarelliThe Chocim TreatyNational Museum in Kraków 51The Polish-Lithuanian Union in Lublin by Marcello BacciarelliThe Polish-Lithuanian Union in LublinNational Museum in Kraków 52Casimir the Great by Marcello BacciarelliCasimir the GreatNational Museum in Kraków 53Cincinnatus by Marcello BacciarelliCincinnatusNational Museum in Kraków 54Allegorical Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with an Hourglass by Marcello BacciarelliAllegorical Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with an HourglassNational Museum in Kraków 55Portrait of Michał Wandalin Mniszech by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Michał Wandalin MniszechNational Museum in Kraków 56Self-Portrait in the Polish National Costume by Marcello BacciarelliSelf-Portrait in the Polish National CostumeNational Museum in Kraków 57Portrait of Stanisław August in a feathered hat by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August in a feathered hatNational Museum in Warsaw 58Portrait of Stanisław August in the coronation costume by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August in the coronation costumeNational Museum in Warsaw 59Portrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Prince Józef PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 60Portrait of Franciszek Salezy Potocki (d. 1772), voivode of Kiev by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Franciszek Salezy Potocki (d. 1772), voivode of KievNational Museum in Warsaw 61Portrait of Prince Józef Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Prince Józef PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 62Portrait of Karolina née Sapieha 1.v.Potocka 2.v.Sołtyk by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Karolina née Sapieha 1.v.Potocka 2.v.SołtykNational Museum in Warsaw 63Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Corps of Cadets by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Corps of CadetsNational Museum in Warsaw 64Self-portrait of Bacciarelli in a redingote by Marcello BacciarelliSelf-portrait of Bacciarelli in a redingoteNational Museum in Warsaw 65Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 66Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with hourglass by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with hourglassNational Museum in Warsaw 67Portrait of Marcello Bacciarelli (1731–1818) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Marcello Bacciarelli (1731–1818)National Museum in Warsaw 68Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Corps of Cadets by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the uniform of the head of the Corps of CadetsNational Museum in Warsaw 69Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 70Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August PoniatowskiNational Museum in Warsaw 71Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with the Order of the White Eagle by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski with the Order of the White EagleNational Museum in Warsaw 72Catarina Gattai Thomatis (1783) by Marcello BacciarelliCatarina Gattai Thomatis1783 · Royal Łazienki Museum 73Old Man in a Brown Habit (1783) by Marcello BacciarelliOld Man in a Brown Habit1783 · Royal Łazienki Museum 74Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus with an hourglass (1793) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus with an hourglass1793 · National Museum in Warsaw 75Portrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes (1764) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Stanislaus Augustus in coronation robes1764 · Royal Castle 76Allegory of Valor (Mars). (1792) by Marcello BacciarelliAllegory of Valor (Mars).1792 · Royal Łazienki Museum 77Granting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon, 22 VII 1807. (1811) by Marcello BacciarelliGranting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon, 22 VII 1807.1811 · National Museum in Warsaw 78Portrait of Michał Jerzy Poniatowski (1736-1794) by Marcello BacciarelliPortrait of Michał Jerzy Poniatowski (1736-1794)The National Museum in Poznań

Marcello Bacciarelli paintings by subject

The four most frequent subjects in this ranking, with the top painting for each.

Museums holding Marcello Bacciarelli's originals

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

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What to know about Marcello Bacciarelli paintings

Which famous Marcello Bacciarelli painting tops the ranking?Show answer

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

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

Marcello Bacciarelli was 38: Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume is dated 1769, and Marcello Bacciarelli was born in 1731.

Which Marcello Bacciarelli paintings make the top 10?Show 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).. Year and museum for each are in the ranking above.

How many Marcello Bacciarelli works does your catalogue list?Show answer

78 works by Marcello Bacciarelli are in our catalogue, dated 1753 to 1811.

Where can the originals of Marcello Bacciarelli's famous paintings be seen?Show answer

Mainly in National Museum in Warsaw (Warsaw), National Museum in Kraków (Krakow) and Royal Castle (Warsaw). See the museum table above for the full list.

In which years did Marcello Bacciarelli paint the top-ranked works?Show answer

In 1770s: 10 of the 78 paintings ranked here date from that time, including Portrait of mother and brother..

Which famous Marcello Bacciarelli paintings are the earliest and the latest?Show answer

Earliest on this page: Portrait of Heinrich von Brühl (1753). Latest: Granting of the Constitution of the Duchy of Warsaw by Napoleon (1811).

What are Marcello Bacciarelli's most frequent subjects?Show answer

Among the 78 paintings ranked here: Man (6), Fur trim (3) and Woman (3).

Which medium did Marcello Bacciarelli use most often?Show answer

Oil On Canvas, for 6 of the 78 paintings ranked here.

Which art movement is Marcello Bacciarelli part of?Show answer

Neoclassicism, based on the paintings ranked on this page.

Which Marcello Bacciarelli paintings are held by the National Museum in Warsaw?Show answer

The National Museum in Warsaw, Warsaw holds 44 of the paintings ranked here, including Portrait of Stanisław August Poniatowski in the coronation costume, Portrait of mother and brother. and Self-portrait in brown frock coat..

Do you sell reproductions of Marcello Bacciarelli paintings?Show answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print. Open the painting, choose the size and place your order.

Marcello Bacciarelli: life and career

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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