Girolamo Sellari

Girolamo Sellari was an artist active during the long period spanning 1521 to 1600. His surviving body of work consists predominantly of drawings, characterized by a dedicated focus on the documentation and study of classical antiquity.

Sellari’s output demonstrates a consistent interest in classical mythology and Roman sculpture, suggesting his role as a draftsman documenting existing historical artifacts. This is evidenced by works such as Ancient Relief with Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes (recto); Two Sketches: Draped Satyr and Winged Female Figure (verso), and two distinct drawings titled Ancient Sarcophagus Relief with the Labors of Hercules. Other examples, like Roman Conquest and Standing Draped Female Figure Carrying Trumpet, Flowers, further illustrate his academic approach to figure and motif study. These historically significant works are sometimes made available as high-quality prints for scholarly review.

Ten drawings by Girolamo Sellari are preserved in museum collections, establishing his presence in institutions dedicated to the history of draftsmanship. The largest documented group of his works is held by the Art Institute of Chicago. Due to their age and historical importance, many Girolamo Sellari prints are now accessible through public domain archives, allowing wider study of his contribution to Renaissance documentation of classical sources.