Giuseppe Vittore Ghislandi

Place: Bergamo

Born: 1655

Death: 1743

Biography:

Early Life and Training

, also known as Fra' Vittore del Galgario, was an Italian painter born in Bergamo in 1655. He was the son of an artist, Domenico Ghislandi, and initially trained under Giacomo Cotta, then Bartolomeo Bianchi, and finally Sebastiano Bombelli in Venice in the 1690s.

Artistic Style and Influences

Fra Galgario's portraits blend the attention to colorism and glamour of Renaissance-Baroque portraiture of Venice with the realism of Milanese art, as seen in the works of Moroni. His style is characterized by realism, attention to detail, and a sense of elegance.

Notable Works

Some of Fra Galgario's notable works include:

• Count Giovanni Battista Vailetti (Accademia Carrara, Bergamo)
• Portrait of Francesco Maria Bruntino (private collection)
• Giovane con bicchiere di vino e natura morta con pane e cipolla (National Museum of Fine Arts, Algiers)
• Portrait of a Young Girl (National Museum of Fine Arts, Algiers)

Museums and Collections

Fra Galgario's works can be found in various museums and collections, including:

• Accademia Carrara, Bergamo (https://Wikioo.org/@/A@D3C2QM-The-Museum-Basilica-di-San-Marco-(Venice-Italy))
• National Museum of Fine Arts, Algiers
• University of Arizona Art Museum, Tucson

Legacy

Fra Galgario's legacy can be seen in his influence on later artists and his contributions to the Rococo style. His work has been exhibited in various museums and collections, including those mentioned above.

References

* Wittkower, Rudolf (1993). "Art and Architecture Italy, 1600-1750". Pelican History of Art. 1980. Penguin Books Ltd. * https://Wikioo.org/@/Giuseppe-Vittore-Ghislandi * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fra_Galgario