Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio Collection

Battle Scene, c1526. Creators: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, Raphael
Battle Scene, c1526

The Battle around the Shield and Lance, c.1527. Creators: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, Raphael
The Battle around the Shield and Lance, c.1527

Alexander and Roxana, 16th century. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Alexander and Roxana, 16th century

Plate 1: Saturn in a niche devouring his son, standing before a scythe, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Ixion attempting to seduce Juno, surrounded by clouds with ruins below, ca. 1520-39

The martyrdom of Saint Paul and the condemnation of Saint Peter, 1524-27

The marriage of Alexander and Roxana; Alexander surrounded by putti, offering a crown to Roxana who is seated at right, 1520-39

Mercury carrying Psyche to Olympus, after Raphaels composition in the Villa Farnesina, Rome, ca. 1520-39

Hercules defeating the river god Achelous in the form of a bull, with three women t... ca. 1526-27
Hercules defeating the river god Achelous in the form of a bull, with three women to his left holding cornucopias, from a series of six engravings of Herculean Subjects, ca. 1526-27

Diogenes seated with his barrel behind him, and reading a book while holding a stick that rests on a geometry book to his right, ca. 1526-27

Marriage of the Virgin, ca. 1525-26. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Marriage of the Virgin, ca. 1525-26

The Annunciation, 1537. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
The Annunciation, 1537

Plate 11: Apollo riding his chariot in a niche, facing right, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 12: Diana standing in a niche, twisting to her left and pulling an arrow out of a quiver, with a deer to her right, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 10: Venus in a niche, standing on a conch shell, with Cupid to her right, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Assembly of the Gods after the ceiling composition in the Loggia di Psiche, Villa Farnesina, Rome, 1527

Fury personified as an old man riding a monster, holding a skull in his left hand, ca.1520-39

Aeneas rescuing Anchises, a young boy carrying a lantern at left, ca. 1525. ca. 1525
Aeneas rescuing Anchises, a young boy carrying a lantern at left, ca. 1525

The Martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul, ca. 1527. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
The Martyrdom of St. Peter and St. Paul, ca. 1527

Diogenes, ca. 1527. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Diogenes, ca. 1527

The Adoration of the Shepherds. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
The Adoration of the Shepherds, .n.d

Plate 16: Hebe in a niche with her hands in the air, running to the left while looking to the right, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 17: Bacchus standing in a niche, holding grapes over a plate, accompanied by an infant satyr, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 6: Thetis standing in a niche with a shell and sea creature, pouring water out of a vase, looking to her left, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 5: Neptune standing in a niche holding a trident, with a hippocampus (sea-horse) behind him, from a series of gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 4: Juno standing in a niche, viewed from behind, stroking a peacock to her right, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 3: Jupiter emerging from a niche, riding an eagle and holding a thunderbolt in his left hand, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 2: Ops standing in a niche with her hands at her breasts, looking to her left, with animals behind her, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 9: Mars in a niche, holding a sword above his head with his right arm, and a shield on his left arm, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 8: Prosperpina, standing in a niche, turning to the right while holding mantle in both hands and flowers in her right hand, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 7: Pluto in a niche, holding a bident, with Cerberus next to him, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 19: Vulcan standing in a niche swinging a hammer, with an anvil, hammer, and tongs at his feet, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 15: Hercules standing in a niche, wearing a lion skin and holding a club, viewed from behind, with his head turned to the left, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

Plate 14: Ceres in a niche, facing right, standing over a two-headed snake and holding a half-moon sickle in her right hand and a torch in her left hand

Plate 14: Mercury standing in a niche playing his pipes, with the severed head of an old man and a sword at his feet, from a series of mythological gods and goddesses, 1526

The Marriage of the Virgin, ca. 1525. Creator: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
The Marriage of the Virgin, ca. 1525

Annunciation, 16th century, (1937). Artist: Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio
Annunciation, 16th century, (1937). Painted by Titian in 1537 for the Convent of Santa Maria degli Angeli at Murano. A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze

Plate 14 Mercury standing niche playing pipes
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Plate 20 Pallas Athena holding shield Medusa
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Drawings Prints, Print, Virgin, Child, lap, St. Anne, St. Roch Sebastian, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, The Virgin and Child on the lap of St. Anne, with St. Roch and St. Sebastian, Artist, After, Girolamo dai Libri, Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, Italian

Plate 1 Saturn niche devouring son standing scythe
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Plate 8 Prosperpina standing niche turning right
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Plate 12 Diana standing niche twisting left pulling
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Plate 6 Thetis standing niche shell sea creature
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Plate 11 Apollo riding chariot niche facing right
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Drawings Prints, Print, Venus, Mars, cupid, Three, Graces, Artist, Formerly attributed
Drawings and Prints, Print, Venus and Mars with cupid and the Three Graces, Artist, Artist, Formerly attributed to, After, Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio, Rosso Fiorentino, Master HCB, Italian

Plate 14 Ceres niche facing right standing two-headed snake
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Diogenes seated barrel reading book holding stick
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Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio was a renowned Italian engraver and printmaker, known for his exceptional skill in capturing intricate details and conveying powerful emotions through his artwork. His works spanned various themes, from mythology to religious subjects, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. In Plate 1, we witness Saturn in a niche devouring his son while standing before a scythe. The intensity of this scene is palpable as Caraglio masterfully depicts the raw power and brutality of Saturn's actions. Moving on to Ixion attempting to seduce Juno, surrounded by clouds with ruins below; here Caraglio transports us into a mythical realm where desire clashes with morality. The delicate balance between temptation and consequence is beautifully portrayed in this piece. The martyrdom of Saint Paul and the condemnation of Saint Peter showcases Caraglio's ability to capture both physical pain and spiritual strength. Through intricate details, he brings forth the anguish endured by these revered figures while highlighting their unwavering faith. Caraglio also delves into historical events such as The marriage of Alexander and Roxana. In this work, Alexander is surrounded by putti offering him a crown—a symbol of power—while love intertwines with politics creating an intriguing narrative that unfolds before our eyes. Mercury carrying Psyche to Olympus pays homage to Raphael's composition in the Villa Farnes but adds Caraglio's unique touch. This enchanting piece captures the ethereal beauty of Psyche being transported by Mercury—an exquisite portrayal of divine intervention. Hercules defeating the river god Achelous takes us back to Greek mythology where heroism prevails over adversity. With meticulous detail, Caraglio portrays Hercules' triumph over Achelous who has taken on the form of a bull—a testament to human strength conquering nature itself. Diogenes seated with his barrel behind him presents us with an introspective moment.