Enea Vico

Enea Vico was an artist active during the early 16th century, documented across the period of 1500-1540. Vico’s preserved output primarily centers on graphic arts, represented by thirteen prints, one drawing, and a documented book held in major collections. His surviving works often display a meticulous attention to detail suitable for both decorative and figurative subjects.

The works represented in museum collections demonstrate Vico's range across ornamental, narrative, and allegorical themes. Among his known pieces are detailed architectural and decorative designs, such as the suite Rinceaux Panels, One Fontainebleau School Cartouche and the preparatory study Designs for Ornamental Military Trophies (recto and verso). He also executed biblical and mythological themes, evidenced by Profeet Jesaja and The Loves of Mars and Venus. Figurative studies like Old Woman with a Distaff confirm his capabilities in character subjects.

These historical images, including numerous Enea Vico prints, are held across significant international institutions, establishing his relevance to 16th-century graphic arts. Vico's work is represented in the permanent collections of the Rijksmuseum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Art. The accessibility of these works in the public domain allows researchers and collectors to study high-quality prints derived from the original works.