Gaspare Oselli

Gaspare Oselli was a printmaker whose activity is historically documented to the year 1569. Known exclusively for his work in graphic arts, Oselli's surviving output consists primarily of portraiture, focusing heavily on dynastic and historical figures presented in double portraits.

Fifteen of Gaspare Oselli's prints are represented in major museum collections, establishing the artist’s historical relevance. The Rijksmuseum holds several examples of his work, including the paired portraits Dubbelportret van Albrecht en Otto van Habsburg, Dubbelportret van Bianca Maria Sforza en Maria van Bourgondië, and Dubbelportret van Johanna van Pfirt en Elisabeth van Luxemburg.

These historical artworks, which document various European noble lineages, are often available in the public domain and are frequently digitized. Digital files of his prints, such as the downloadable artwork documenting Habsburg lineage, ensure the preservation and accessibility of his output. Today, these high-quality prints allow scholars and enthusiasts access to the methodical approach characteristic of 16th-century European printmaking.