Giovanni Battista Costantini

Giovanni Battista Costantini was active during a brief but documented period in the early 17th century, with his verifiable output spanning the years 1619 to 1622. His known works consist entirely of prints, demonstrating skill in both mythological figure studies and highly detailed designs for decorative arts.

Costantini’s subject matter is divided between dynamic genre scenes, such as the surviving print A Bacchanal, and detailed templates for jewelers or artisans. The design works, including Cross-shaped Pendant and Four Other Motifs, Lozenge-shaped Pendant and Two Triangular Motifs in a Riverscape, and Octagonal Case and Two Other Motifs Held by Ignudi, showcase complex geometric and figurative elements intended for use as ornamental studies.

A total of six prints by Costantini are currently represented in museum collections, confirming his practice during the 1620s. These works are held by institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Because of their age and significance, these high-quality prints often fall within the public domain, making them important examples of early 17th-century European design available today as downloadable artwork.