The Genius of Castiglione
Artist: Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione (1609-1664)
Location: National Gallery of Scotland
Date: circa 1648
Materials: etching
Dimensions: 36 x 26 cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £2,500 (Total: £2,500)
Vendor: Colnaghi
Review number: 2820 (1980)
Description:
The works subject is the ability of genius to survive the decay which overcomes so much of human achievement. Depicts a reclining youth holding a trumpet (a personification of fame), a putto, a basket with poultry and a rabbit (emblems of fruitfulness), and a palette (suggesting creative activity).
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