Giovanni Martino Hamerani

Giovanni Martino Hamerani was a specialized artist documented as active during the 17th century (1600-1699). His known output consists primarily of metalworks, a medium in which he created commemorative and portrait pieces. Nine of his metalworks are represented in museum collections, establishing his legacy as a skilled practitioner of the craft.

Hamerani focused on commissions concerning significant ecclesiastical and political figures of the period. His subjects include multiple pieces centered on Innocent XII (Pope, 1691–1700), Pope Alexander VIII (1689–91), and the Spanish Statesman Luis, Cardinal de Portocarrero. The work Christ / Mary demonstrates his versatility in religious subjects.

The known body of Hamerani’s work is held in prestigious institutions, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As with many works from this era, documented Giovanni Martino Hamerani prints and reliefs are often available in the public domain, allowing institutions to provide access to high-quality prints and downloadable artwork for research purposes.