Giovanni Francesco Costa

Giovanni Francesco Costa was an artist active across the first half of the eighteenth century, with documented work dating from 1711 to 1748. His recognized artistic output consists primarily of prints and engraved architectural views, reflecting the detailed mapping and graphic arts common during this period.

Fifteen of Giovanni Francesco Costa’s prints are currently represented in major American institutions, securing his legacy as a graphic artist. These works often focus on Italian villas and civic structures, evident in titles such as La Casa della Posta a Dolo, Le Porte dei Moranzani, Villa Foscari Vista di Fianco, and Villa Mocenigo.

Costa’s compositions are held in permanent museum collections, establishing the artistic and historic merit of his detailed printmaking. His works are included in the holdings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the National Gallery of Art. Today, these high-quality prints and related works often fall into the public domain, making his detailed architectural studies available as downloadable artwork for scholars and the public.