Lodovico Mattioli

Lodovico Mattioli was an artist active during the late 17th century, with his verifiable output documented between 1670 and 1695. His primary focus, based on institutional holdings, appears to have been in prints and graphic media. Nine of Lodovico Mattioli prints are currently represented in major museum collections, attesting to his historical documentation.

The subject matter of Mattioli’s preserved works emphasizes figural landscapes and topographical studies. These compositions frequently combine architectural elements with natural environments, incorporating identifiable details of towns, churches, and rocky terrain. Notable documented works include the focused scene Landscape with a Distant Village, as well as sequences detailing specific activities, such as Plate 1: a horseman riding towards the left, followed by a dog, in a rocky landscape. His studies also feature human interaction with built environments, exemplified by Plate 2: two figures outside of the walls of a town, a tower at center and Plate 4: three figures seated outside of a church.

Mattioli’s work is preserved through key institutional holdings, establishing his position within 17th-century printmaking. His pieces are held in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Documentation of these museum-quality works often enters the public domain, making high-quality prints accessible for scholarly research and appreciation.