Antonio Fantuzzi

Antonio Fantuzzi was an artist active during the period 1525-1540, known primarily for his production of prints. Evidence of his output is preserved in museum collections, with 15 prints represented in major North American institutions.

These works, which often demonstrate characteristics of detailed draftsmanship typical of the era, are regarded today as museum-quality examples of historical graphic art. Major holdings of Antonio Fantuzzi prints are maintained by the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Among the specific works held in these collections are mythological and allegorical subjects such as Euterpe, and the distinctly long-titled work, Sibyl seated before an open book upon which she rests her left hand, she twists her face away from the book and holds a vessel in her right hand. Other documented pieces include narrative and decorative works such as Emperor addressing his Soldiers, Burning of a Corpse, and Covered Cup with Grape Festoon.

Given the age of the artworks, high-quality prints derived from Fantuzzi’s originals are often made available to researchers and the public through resources associated with the public domain.