Castiglione
Lost Genius
A ground-breaking re-assessment, the first in over 20 years, of Castiglione’s life and works.
Hardback, 270 x 285 mm, 138 colour illustrations
ISBN 978 1 905686 77 3
Please note, due to the publication date this catalogue may contain outdated terminology. Updated object records can be viewed on Collection Online.
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609–64) was perhaps the most innovative and technically accomplished Italian draughtsman of his time. Although skilled as a painter, it was his mastery as an etcher, his status as the inventor of the monotype, and above all his extraordinary oil sketches on paper that secured his critical acclaim.
The Royal Library at Windsor Castle houses the largest extant group of drawings by Castiglione, including his magnificent oil studies. This publication showcases 90 of the finest of these works, and discusses them in the context of important new archival research on the artist’s turbulent career and reputation.
Timothy J. Standring is the Gates Foundation Curator of Painting and Sculpture at the Denver Art Museum and the leading authority on the works of Castiglione.
Martin Clayton is Head of Prints and Drawings, Royal Collection Trust.
Castiglione
One of the great artists of the Baroque, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609-64) was perhaps the most innovative and technically brilliant Italian draftsman of his time. He practised as a painter, but won fame for his drawings and prints.Special Royal Collection online price. Every purchase helps us to care for and increase access to the Royal Collection.
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