Lorenzo Loli

Lorenzo Loli was an artist active during a concentrated period documented between 1622 and 1625. His known output consists primarily of prints focusing on Christian religious subjects. His representation in major international institutions establishes his historical significance within early modern printmaking, despite the brevity of his recorded career.

Currently, six documented compositions by Lorenzo Loli are represented in major museum collections. These prints frequently explore New Testament themes, particularly the devotional relationship between the Virgin Mary, the Christ Child, and Saint John the Baptist. Specific titles held in collections include Boetvaardige Maria Magdalena and the detailed print The Virgin in the clouds holding a rosary in her left hand and embracing the infant Christ, who also holds a rosary, angels surrounding them. Other significant works include Maria met Kind en de jonge Johannes de Doper, The Virgin seated, resting her head on her right hand and holding the sleeping infant Christ on her lap, and The Virgin with the Christ Child and the young Saint John the Baptist holding a bird at right, an oval composition.

The authority of Lorenzo Loli’s work is confirmed by its inclusion in highly respected institutions, specifically the Rijksmuseum and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. These museum-quality holdings ensure the preservation and continued scholarly study of Lorenzo Loli prints. Today, many of these historical works are made accessible to researchers and the general public as high-quality prints via platforms that leverage public domain availability.