The Genius of Castiglione
by CASTIGLIONE, Giovanni Benedetto, Etching, 362 x 243 mm
The young Castiglione was the first Italian to discover Rembrandt’s etchings, and Rembrandt remained a permanent stimulus throughout his life. He treated philosophical subjects in picturesque mood.
The present etching represents a youth holding a trumpet representing fame holding a book with Castiglione’s name.