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Italian Composer Collection

Italian Composers: Masters of Melody and Harmony Step into the world of Italian music as we explore the captivating lives and legacies of renowned Italian composers

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) (oil on canvas)

Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) (oil on canvas)
XIR18941 Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Conservatory of St. Peter, Naples

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Antonio Vivaldi (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Antonio Vivaldi (oil on canvas)
XAL159319 Portrait of Antonio Vivaldi (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) (b / w photo)

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) (b / w photo)
CHT214717 Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Antonio Vivaldi, 1723 (pen & ink)

Antonio Vivaldi, 1723 (pen & ink)
XIR485174 Antonio Vivaldi, 1723 (pen & ink) by Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678-1741)

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (oil on canvas)
XAL160235 Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (oil on canvas) by Lucchini, Pietro (19th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) (oil on paper on canvas)

Portrait of Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) (oil on paper on canvas)
ALG160232 Portrait of Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) (oil on paper on canvas) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Domenico Scarlatti (1686-1757) (engraving)

Portrait of Domenico Scarlatti (1686-1757) (engraving)
CBF171227 Portrait of Domenico Scarlatti (1686-1757) (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; (add.info.: founder of the modern piano technique; ); Italian

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868) 1820 (engraving)

Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868) 1820 (engraving)
CBF171224 Gioacchino Antonio Rossini (1792-1868) 1820 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Lampshade decorated with a portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and scenes from

Lampshade decorated with a portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and scenes from
JHG157929 Lampshade decorated with a portrait of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) and scenes from Othello and The Force of Destiny (engraving on paper) by French School

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) engraved by Alfred Lemoine (engraving)

Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) engraved by Alfred Lemoine (engraving)
CBF152336 Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) engraved by Alfred Lemoine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) (litho)

Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) (litho)
PHG242650 Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) (litho) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; ePhilippe Galard; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) from Galerie Contemporaine

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) from Galerie Contemporaine
STC124001 Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) from Galerie Contemporaine, 1877 (b&w photo) (see 176741) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) 1924 (photolitho) (b / w photo)

Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) 1924 (photolitho) (b / w photo)
NUL224821 Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) 1924 (photolitho) (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Ferdinando Paer (1771-1839) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Ferdinando Paer (1771-1839) (oil on canvas)
BMT170224 Portrait of Ferdinando Paer (1771-1839) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); 61.5x48 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt, Academie des Beaux-Arts

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Padre Giovanni Battista Martini (1706-84) engraved by Faucci

Portrait of Padre Giovanni Battista Martini (1706-84) engraved by Faucci
CBF171079 Portrait of Padre Giovanni Battista Martini (1706-84) engraved by Faucci, 1776 (engraving) by Italian School, (18th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) (engraving)

Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) (engraving)
CBF152330 Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; German, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Titlepage of Sonate a Tre with a portrait of Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713

Titlepage of Sonate a Tre with a portrait of Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713
XIR233200 Titlepage of Sonate a Tre with a portrait of Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) from Galerie Contemporaine, 1877 (b&w photo)

Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) from Galerie Contemporaine, 1877 (b&w photo)
STC124002 Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) from Galerie Contemporaine, 1877 (b&w photo) by Carjat, Etienne (1828-1906); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) (mezzotint)

Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) (mezzotint)
CBF152335 Muzio Clementi (1752-1832) (mezzotint) by Italian School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (pencil on paper)

Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (pencil on paper)
BMT160236 Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (pencil on paper) by Fabre, Francois Xavier (1766-1837); 22.5x17.7 cm; BibliothAque Paul-Marmottan, Ville de Boulogne-Billancourt

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) c. 1860 (sepia photo)

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) c. 1860 (sepia photo)
ALI154963 Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) c.1860 (sepia photo) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; Alinari

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) engraved by Van der Gucht (engraving)

Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) engraved by Van der Gucht (engraving)
CBF152338 Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) engraved by Van der Gucht (engraving) by Howard, H. (18th century) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; British, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Giovanni Paisiello (1782-1840) engraved by Vincent Aloja (engraving)

Portrait of Giovanni Paisiello (1782-1840) engraved by Vincent Aloja (engraving)
CBF171200 Portrait of Giovanni Paisiello (1782-1840) engraved by Vincent Aloja (engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (litho) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR160228 Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35) (litho) (b/w photo) by Benard (19th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) 1819 (pencil on paper)

Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) 1819 (pencil on paper)
XIR54251 Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840) 1819 (pencil on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 29.8x21.8 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XJF309597 Antonio Caldara (1670-1736) (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Civico, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Antonio Salieri (1750-1825) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Antonio Salieri (1750-1825) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR242782 Antonio Salieri (1750-1825) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) and Nicolas Marie Dalayrac (1753-1809) (litho) (b / w photo)

Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) and Nicolas Marie Dalayrac (1753-1809) (litho) (b / w photo)
XIR239711 Luigi Cherubini (1760-1842) and Nicolas Marie Dalayrac (1753-1809) (litho) (b/w photo) by Delpech, Francois Seraphin (1778-1825); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Domenico Scarlatti (1686-1757) (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Domenico Scarlatti (1686-1757) (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XIR233096 Portrait of Domenico Scarlatti (1686-1757) (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Velasco, Domingo Antonio de (19th century); Casa dos Patudos, Alpiarca

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Gaspare Spontini (1774-1851) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Gaspare Spontini (1774-1851) (oil on canvas)
XIR224998 Portrait of Gaspare Spontini (1774-1851) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo di Strumenti del Conservatorio, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801) (oil on canvas)
XIR203329 Portrait of Domenico Cimarosa (1749-1801) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) (oil on canvas)
XAL172828 Portrait of Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo Civico, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)

Portrait of Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848)
XAL160233 Portrait of Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) by Italian School, (19th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35), engraved by Alessandro Focosi (1839-69)

Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35), engraved by Alessandro Focosi (1839-69)
XIR160229 Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-35), engraved by Alessandro Focosi (1839-69) (litho) (b/w photo) by Arienti, Carlo (1801-73) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Italian

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) (engraving) (b / w photo)

Portrait of Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR217825 Portrait of Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque du Conservatoire de Musique, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) (oil on canvas)

Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) (oil on canvas)
XAL108104 Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (17th century); Museo Civico, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Giovanni Paesiello (1740-1816) (oil on canvas)

Giovanni Paesiello (1740-1816) (oil on canvas)
XIR108100 Giovanni Paesiello (1740-1816) (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 129x94 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) (oil on canvas)

Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) (oil on canvas)
XAL189501 Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Giovanni Pergolesi (1710-36) (oil on canvas)

Giovanni Pergolesi (1710-36) (oil on canvas)
XIR189500 Giovanni Pergolesi (1710-36) (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo di Strumenti del Conservatorio, Naples, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)

Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725)
XIR18939 Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo di Strumenti del Conservatorio, Naples

Background imageItalian Composer Collection: Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) 1887 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) 1887 (oil on canvas)
XAL101579 Portrait of Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835) 1887 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (19th century); Museo Civico, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright


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Italian Composers: Masters of Melody and Harmony Step into the world of Italian music as we explore the captivating lives and legacies of renowned Italian composers. From Claudio Monteverdi to Giuseppe Verdi, these musical geniuses have left an indelible mark on the history of classical music. In this collection, we begin with a striking oil-on-canvas portrait of Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643). His intense gaze reflects his profound passion for music, which revolutionized opera during the Baroque era. Moving forward in time, we encounter Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) through a mesmerizing black-and-white photograph. This image captures his contemplative spirit and hints at the emotional depth found within his operatic masterpieces. Antonio Vivaldi's multifaceted personality is revealed through two distinct artworks. The first is an exquisite oil-on-canvas portrait showcasing his refined elegance. The second portrays him in 1723 using pen and ink, capturing both his creativity and meticulous attention to detail. Vincenzo Bellini's delicate features are immortalized in an enchanting oil painting on canvas. Known for his lyrical melodies, Bellini's compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Gaetano Donizetti emerges from an intriguing oil-on-paper-on-canvas portrait that exudes artistic flair. His prolific output contributed greatly to bel canto opera, leaving behind a legacy that resonates even today. Domenico Scarlatti's genius shines through an intricate engraving that showcases both his technical prowess and innovative approach to keyboard composition. A true virtuoso ahead of his time. Gioacchino Antonio Rossini comes alive in a detailed engraving from 1820. Known for his sparkling wit and comedic operas like "The Barber of Seville, " Rossini brought joyous melodies into countless hearts around the world.