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Giovio Collection

"Giovio: Capturing the Essence of Great Minds through Art" Step into the world of Giovio, a renowned artist who masterfully immortalized influential figures in history

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Paolo Giovio, Between 1552 and 1568. Creator: Dell'Altissimo, Cristofano (1525-1605)

Portrait of Paolo Giovio, Between 1552 and 1568. Creator: Dell'Altissimo, Cristofano (1525-1605)
Portrait of Paolo Giovio, Between 1552 and 1568. Found in the collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florence

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Baldo degli Ubaldi, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Baldo degli Ubaldi, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055806 Portrait of Baldo degli Ubaldi, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 76.5 x 63 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Accursius, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Accursius, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055805 Portrait of Accursius, c. 1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 77x63 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Saladin, 1566-68 (oil on panel)

Portrait of Saladin, 1566-68 (oil on panel)
3522625 Portrait of Saladin, 1566-68 (oil on panel) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Giovanni Boccaccio, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Giovanni Boccaccio, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055812 Portrait of Giovanni Boccaccio, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 76.5 x 62 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Dante Alighieri, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Dante Alighieri, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055811 Portrait of Dante Alighieri, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 74.5 x 63 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055808 Portrait of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 77 x 63 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Pietro Bembo, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Pietro Bembo, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055810 Portrait of Pietro Bembo, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 77.5 x 63 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Jacopo Sadoleto, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Jacopo Sadoleto, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055809 Portrait of Jacopo Sadoleto, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 77.5 x 62.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Pope Pius II, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Pope Pius II, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055813 Portrait of Pope Pius II, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 77.5 x 64.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Portrait of Bartolo da Sassoferrato, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Bartolo da Sassoferrato, c. 1560 (oil on canvas)
5055807 Portrait of Bartolo da Sassoferrato, c.1560 (oil on canvas) by Altissimo, Cristofano dell (c.1525-1605) (and workshop); 77.5 x 64 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Background imageGiovio Collection: Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Paul Jovius, (1483-1552), 1830. Paolo Giovio (1483-1552) Italian physician, historian, biographer, and prelate. Assigned chair of Moral Philosophy

Background imageGiovio Collection: Two sarcophagi statues reclining female figure

Two sarcophagi statues reclining female figure
Two sarcophagi with statues of a reclining female figure on top, Epitaphiorum liber, Giovio, Benedetto, 1471-1545, Brown ink on paper, ca

Background imageGiovio Collection: Floor plan measurements Epitaphiorum liber Giovio

Floor plan measurements Epitaphiorum liber Giovio
Floor plan with measurements, Epitaphiorum liber, Giovio, Benedetto, 1471-1545, Brown ink on paper, ca. 1521, Plan of an Etruscan tomb

Background imageGiovio Collection: Roman funerary cippus portrait busts deceased couple

Roman funerary cippus portrait busts deceased couple
Roman funerary cippus with portrait busts of the deceased couple and an inscription in Latin, Epitaphiorum liber, Giovio, Benedetto, 1471-1545, Brown ink on paper, ca. 1521, From Ostia

Background imageGiovio Collection: reclining male figure two vases amphora text

reclining male figure two vases amphora text
A reclining male figure and two vases, including an amphora, and text, Epitaphiorum liber, Giovio, Benedetto, 1471-1545, Brown ink on paper, ca. 1521

Background imageGiovio Collection: Paolo Giovio, 1483 To 1552. Italian Physician, Historian, Biographer And Prelate

Paolo Giovio, 1483 To 1552. Italian Physician, Historian, Biographer And Prelate. From Crabbes Historical Dictionary Published 1825

Background imageGiovio Collection: Paolo Giovio - 3

Paolo Giovio - 3
PAOLO GIOVIO Italian churchman, bishop of Nocera, and historian. Date: 1483 - 1552

Background imageGiovio Collection: Paolo Giovio - 2

Paolo Giovio - 2
PAOLO GIOVIO Italian churchman, bishop of Nocera, and historian. Date: 1483 - 1552

Background imageGiovio Collection: Moschoviae Tabula. Map of Russia and of the Indo-European

Moschoviae Tabula. Map of Russia and of the Indo-European

Background imageGiovio Collection: GIOVIO: TITLE PAGE, 1525. Title page of Paulo Giovios description of Russia

GIOVIO: TITLE PAGE, 1525. Title page of Paulo Giovios description of Russia, Libellus De legatione Basilii Magni Principis Moschoviae, 1525

Background imageGiovio Collection: Paolo Giovio

Paolo Giovio
PAOLO GIOVIO Italian historian



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"Giovio: Capturing the Essence of Great Minds through Art" Step into the world of Giovio, a renowned artist who masterfully immortalized influential figures in history. With his brush strokes, he brings to life the captivating portrait of Baldo degli Ubaldi, showcasing his wisdom and intellect. In another masterpiece, Charles the Bald, Carolingian Emperor, sits regally on his throne. Giovio's attention to detail highlights the emperor's power and authority that shaped an era. Accursius emerges from Giovio's canvas with an air of intelligence and scholarly prowess. The artist skillfully captures Accursius' intellectual depth through every stroke. Saladin gazes at us from a panel painted by Giovio himself. His piercing eyes reveal both strength and compassion as we delve into this iconic figure's story. Giovanni Boccaccio comes alive in vibrant colors on canvas. The author's creativity and passion are palpable as we witness him captured in time by Giovio's skilled hand. Dante Alighieri stands tall in a portrait that exudes both mystery and brilliance. Through this work of art, we catch a glimpse into Dante's imaginative mind that birthed "The Divine Comedy. " Giovanni Pico della Mirandola is portrayed with grace and elegance by Giovio. This painting reflects Pico della Mirandola's profound philosophical ideas that challenged conventional thinking during his time. Pietro Bembo captivates us with his charm in another one of Giovo’s creations. The artist expertly captures Bembo’s refined features while hinting at his literary contributions to Italian literature. Jacopo Sadoleto stares back at us from a canvas filled with emotion; Giovo manages to capture Sadoleto’s inner turmoil amidst external tranquility—a testament to their artistic synergy. Pope Pius II is depicted majestically on canvas—his papal authority radiating through Giovio's brushwork.