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Giorgio Ghisi (between 1512-20 — 1582)
Reproductive engraver and damascener, born in Mantua ca. 1520 (also called Giorgio Mantovano). Brother of the painter Theodore Ghisi. In Rome for the papacy of Paul III (1534-49), then travelled to Antwerp ca. 1549 to work for Hieronymus Cock; he is registered in the Guild of St. Luke in 1551. Worked in France ca. 1562, his prints from that time bear the French Royal Privilege. Moved back to Mantua where he was employed by the Gonzaga as keeper of jewels and overseer of the wardrobe, until his death on 15 December 1582

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ALLEGORY OF BIRTH
dated 1560

1200 €

Giorgi Ghisi (1512 - 1582)

after Giulio Romano's design for the fresco decoration
of the Loggia della Grotta in the Palazzo Te, Mantua, 1558

28 by 42,50 cm

Signed on the column right: GEORGIUS GHISI MAN F 1560

Published by Nicolas Joslain

A good attractive impression from the 18th century

THREE MUSES AND A PUTTO
after Primaticcio, 1560 - 1570

950 €

Giorgi Ghisi (1512 - 1582))

30 by 17,50 cm

Signed G. MF. and FRAN.BOL.INV

THREE MUSES AND A PUTTO
after Primaticcio, 1560 - 1570

350 €

Giorgi Ghisi (1512 - 1582))

30 by 17,50 cm

Signed G. MF. and FRAN.BOL.INV

THREE MUSES AND A PUTTO
after Primaticcio, 1560 - 1570

380 €

Giorgi Ghisi (1512 - 1582))

30 by 17,50 cm

Signed G. MF. and FRAN.BOL.INV

CUPID AND PSYCHE

720 €

after the fresco by Giulio Romano in the Sala di Psyche, Palazzo del Te, Mantua, 1573 - 1574

Giorgi Ghisi (1512 - 1582)

32,50 by 23,20 cm

reference: B.45

Signed G. MF. 1574
With Julius Ro. In. on the tablet

Publishers address of Nicolas Van Aelst (1526-1612)

Collection stamps from the "Kupferstichkabinet Berlin"
Sold by them as a doublette

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These original engravings are available for purchase.
You can access larger images by clicking on the thumbnail images above.
Contact me for a price list if interested.

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