Giovanni benedetto castiglione etchings of rembrandt

Giovanni benedetto castiglione etchings of rembrandt museum

Heralded as one of the most creative etchers in Italy, Castiglione was inspired by Dutch artists’ work, particularly the etchings of Rembrandt van Rijn, whose prints were imported from .

giovanni benedetto castiglione etchings of rembrandt

Giovanni benedetto castiglione etchings of rembrandt

A lone horse in the midst of the throng dominates the composition.

Giovanni benedetto castiglione etchings of rembrandt paintings

Castiglione made some sixty etchings, all characterized by lively handling and highly personal content.
Giovanni benedetto castiglione etchings of rembrandt art
Castiglione experimented extensively with media and was an especially innovative printmaker, integrating Rembrandt’s etching technique and pioneering monotype ().