Gaetano Zompini, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione

Gaetano Zompini and Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione were artists active throughout the eighteenth century, with documented work spanning the period 1700 to 1759. Their artistic output represented in institutional collections primarily consists of prints and portfolios.

Thematically, their documented works explore both mythological narrative and detailed pastoral genre scenes. Key examples addressing classical mythology include Chiron Teaches Magic to Achilles. Their genre studies frequently detail figures in transit or domestic arrangements, as seen in A Pastoral Journey with a Child in a Basket on Horseback and A Woman with Two Children on Horseback.

A total of twelve portfolios and one print representing the combined work of Gaetano Zompini and Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione are preserved in museum collections. These significant holdings establish their credibility and place in art history, with works preserved at the National Gallery of Art. Due to the age of the original plates, much of this imagery resides in the public domain, allowing institutions to offer high-quality prints and downloadable artwork.