Ghezzi Collection

Newest turns at the London Hippodrome 1900
Newest turns at the London Hippodrome in October 1900 - Eugene Sandow, the famous strong man, Ghezzi the clown, the Sisters O Meers, the clever wire artists and M. Batty and his famous bear

Portrait of Pope Clement XI, Seated Half Length, Wearing Papal Robes, Holding a Letter
659284 Portrait of Pope Clement XI, Seated Half Length, Wearing Papal Robes, Holding a Letter, (oil on canvas) by Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755); 19.5x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Characters and Caricaturas, 1807, (1827). Creator: Thomas Cook
Characters and Caricaturas, 1807, (1827). Hogarths response to the criticism that his characters were caricatures: above are characters with exaggerated features

Portraits Serafino Francesco Falzacappa Pier Leone
Portraits of Serafino and Francesco Falzacappa; Pier Leone Ghezzi (Italian, 1674 - 1755); about 1720; Black chalk, pen and brown ink; 16.2 × 26.7 cm (6 3, 8 × 10 1, 2 in.)

Portrait of Cardinal Lodovico Pico della Mirandola (1668-1743). Private Collection

Portrait of Maria Clementina Sobieska (1702-1735). Artist: Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755)
Portrait of Maria Clementina Sobieska (1702-1735). Found in the collection of Wilanow Palace Museum

Caricature of composer Antonio Vivaldi, 1723. Artist: Ghezzi, Pier Leone (1674-1755)
Caricature of composer Antonio Vivaldi, 1723. Found in the collection of the Vatican Library

A Concert, late 17th or 18th century. Artist: Pier Leone Ghezzi
A Concert, late 17th or 18th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Pier Leone Ghezzi, Italian (1674-1755), Signore Sebastiano Conca, Pittore Napoletano, 1734-1755, pen and brown ink over black chalk on laid paper mounted on album page

Portraits of Serafino and Francesco Falzacappa; Pier Leone Ghezzi, Italian, 1674 - 1755; about 1720; Black chalk, pen and brown ink; 16.2 x 26.7 cm (6 3/8 x 10 1/2 in.)

ANTONIO VIVALDI (1678-1741). Italian composer. Drawing, 1723, by Pier Leone Ghezzi

ANTONIO VIVALDI (c1675-1741). Italian violinist and composer. Drawing, 1723, by Pier Leone Ghezzi

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"Ghezzi: A Master of Portraits, Caricatures, and Musical Delights" Step back in time to the vibrant streets of 18th-century Rome, where Pier Leone Ghezzi's artistic genius thrived. Known for his captivating portraits and whimsical caricatures, Ghezzi's work captured the essence of his subjects with unparalleled skill. In 1735, Ghezzi immortalized Pope Clement XI in a seated half-length portrait. Dressed in papal robes and holding a letter, the pontiff's wise gaze reflects his influential reign. Another masterpiece emerged from Ghezzi's hands as he sketched Gaetano Caffarelli, a renowned castrato singer whose voice enchanted audiences across Europe. Ghezzi's talent extended beyond portraiture; he also delved into satire and humor through his caricature series "Characters and Caricaturas. " Created in 1807 but published later in 1827 by Thomas Cook, these illustrations offered amusing glimpses into society during that era. The artist didn't limit himself to famous figures; he also depicted lesser-known individuals like Cardinal Lodovico Pico della Mirandola. Through delicate brushstrokes or precise pen lines, Ghezzi breathed life into each subject—revealing their unique personalities. Maria Clementina Sobieska became another muse for Ghezzi—a Polish princess whose beauty was immortalized on canvas. His attention to detail brought her elegance to life while showcasing his mastery of capturing human emotion. Music played an integral role in Ghezzi's world as well. In one striking piece from 1723, he portrayed composer Antonio Vivaldi with intricate precision—an homage to the maestro behind timeless concertos such as "The Four Seasons. " Speaking of concerts, one particular artwork transports us back to a late 17th or early 18th-century musical gathering.