Giovanni Battista Castello

Place: Gandino

Born: 1500

Death: 1569

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, an Italian historical painter, was born in Gandino near Bergamo in 1500. He is known as Il Bergamasco to distinguish him from another painter with the same name from Genoa. Castello's early life and training are not well-documented, but it is believed that he apprenticed with Aurelio Buso of Crema, a pupil of Polidoro da Caravaggio.

Artistic Career

Castello's best-known works include paintings on the vault of the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata del Vastato. He was also an architect and sculptor, and his work can be found in various locations throughout Italy. Castello collaborated with Luca Cambiaso on several projects, including decorating the ceiling of the Nunziata di Portoria in Genoa.

• Notable Works:
• Martyrdom of St. Sebastian (monastery of San Sebastiano)
• Ceiling of the Nunziata di Portoria (Genoa)
• Palace of Philip II (Madrid, 1567)

Museums and Collections

Castello's work can be found in various museums and collections, including:

• National Museum of Fine Arts (La Valletta, Malta)
• Accademia Carrara di Belle Arti Bergamo (Bergamo, Italy)
• Collezione Bonello (Malta)

Legacy

Giovanni Battista Castello's contributions to Italian Renaissance art are undeniable. His work can be seen as a testament to the era's cultural and artistic flourishing. As an architect, sculptor, and painter, Castello left an indelible mark on the art world.

• Related Artists:
• Ponziano Loverini
• Andrea Previtali
• Albrecht Durer

• View Castello's Paintings:
• Giovanni Battista Castello | Wikioo.org
• La Collezione Bonello (Malta) | Wikioo.org