Giuseppe Girometti

Giuseppe Girometti was an artist active during the early decades of the 19th century, with his documented career spanning the period 1800 to 1825. His known output demonstrates a pronounced preference for classical, mythological, and biographical subjects, characteristic of the period’s focus on antiquity.

Girometti’s work is represented in major institutional holdings, establishing his position among early 19th-century figures. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds several examples of his oeuvre. A total of thirteen works are currently documented in institutional collections, encompassing both specific classical narratives and portrait studies.

Notable documented pieces include the mythological subjects Nessus Abducting Dejanira and Cupid masquerading as Bacchus, which stand alongside portraiture such as Cicero, Bust of a young woman, and Head of a maiden. The sustained classical focus suggests expertise in media suited to detailed carving or engraving. Today, examples such as Giuseppe Girometti prints derived from his work are often available as downloadable artwork, allowing researchers and enthusiasts access to these museum-quality resources.