Giulio Sanuto

Giulio Sanuto was an artist active across the first half of the sixteenth century, with documented production spanning from approximately 1520 to 1562. While biographical details remain limited, his legacy is preserved through his works in graphic media.

Sanuto’s known artistic output is currently represented by six documented prints held across major American institutions. Thematically, these works encompass both religious narratives and complex mythological scenes. Surviving titles include John the Baptist in the Wilderness and three separate treatments of the theme, titled Bacchanal or Bacchanale. Another notable work is the mythological subject Tantalus. The surviving examples of Giulio Sanuto prints demonstrate an engagement with the sophisticated figurative compositions characteristic of the era.

The credibility of the artist’s output is established by its inclusion in renowned collections, including the holdings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Today, many of these images are available for study as high-quality prints, having entered the public domain through institutional preservation.