Bartolomeo Crivellari

Bartolomeo Crivellari was a printmaker active during the mid-eighteenth century, documented as working between 1740 and 1756. Crivellari’s known output consists primarily of prints, with fifteen works represented in institutional collections, including those at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Crivellari focused heavily on genre scenes depicting high-society leisure and social interactions. His subject matter repeatedly features groups of elegantly dressed people engaged in polite recreation. Thematic consistency is evident in works showing figures drinking, playing cards, or performing music. Specific compositions document the period’s musical tastes, illustrating groups playing instruments such as the harp, guitar, and piano.

While many of the Bartolomeo Crivellari prints focus on these detailed social narratives, the collection also includes distinct figurative studies, such as the work titled A standing man in a niche holding an open book.

The preservation of his graphic work in major institutions establishes Crivellari's historical significance within eighteenth-century printmaking. Today, many of these historical works are categorized under public domain licenses, allowing access to high-quality prints and downloadable artwork derived from the original engravings.