Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara

Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara was an artist documented as active in 1534, focusing on printmaking during the mid-sixteenth century. While biographical records are sparse, the artist’s known output is focused on cosmological or mythological figures.

Six prints attributed to Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara are currently represented in major museum collections, establishing the artistic relevance of their short active period. These documented works focus on celestial subjects, including the specific titles Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Moon, and Saturn.

The historical and artistic credibility of these works is confirmed by their inclusion in institutional holdings, such as those maintained by the National Gallery of Art. The surviving Gabriele Giolito de' Ferrara prints are often considered museum-quality examples of 16th-century graphic work. Today, many of these historical artworks are entering the public domain, allowing institutions and researchers to access and study these high-quality prints.