Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli |
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| Giovanni Battista Caselli, poet from Cremona | |
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| Artist | Sofonisba Anguissola |
| Year | 1550s |
| Medium | oil paint, canvas |
| Dimensions | 77.7 cm (30.6 in) × 61.4 cm (24.2 in) |
| Location | Museo del Prado |
| Accession No. | P008110 |
The Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli is a famous painting by the Italian artist Sofonisba Anguissola. She painted it in the 1550s. This painting shows Giovanni Battista Caselli, who was a poet from Cremona, Italy. Sofonisba Anguissola was also from Cremona.
This portrait was one of Sofonisba Anguissola's last works before she moved to Spain. In Spain, she became the official painter for Queen Isabel de Valois.
About the Painting
What the Portrait Shows
In the painting, Giovanni Battista Caselli points to a smaller picture. This picture shows the Madonna (Mary), baby Jesus, and John the Baptist. This detail likely shows Caselli's religious beliefs. It suggests he was a spiritual person.
Artist's Signature
The painting does not have Sofonisba Anguissola's signature. It is possible that the painting was cut down at some point. If so, the signature might have been on one of the edges that were removed.
Where to See the Painting
Today, the Portrait of Giovanni Battista Caselli is displayed in the Prado Museum in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish government bought the painting for the museum in 2012.
