Nicolas Castille

Nicolas Castille was an artist whose documented career spanned a remarkably tight period from 1503 to 1505. Information regarding his nationality or formal artistic training is sparse, leading researchers to rely heavily on the verifiable records of his surviving output preserved in institutional collections.

Twenty works attributed to Castille are currently represented in museum collections. Among the specific documented pieces are five separate entries labeled as Choir screen panel (one of six), suggesting that a significant portion of the artist’s known activity was dedicated to creating architectural or liturgical components during the early sixteenth century. This series of panels provides crucial insight into the detailed craftsmanship valued during his active years. The authenticity and importance of these works are substantiated by their inclusion in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Although the total range of Nicolas Castille paintings or sketches remains unknown, the surviving works are considered museum-quality examples of the period. Today, these historical items, often available as downloadable artwork, ensure that Castille's contribution is accessible for study. The preservation of the original artifacts allows for the creation of high-quality prints based on these records. As many early sixteenth-century works eventually enter the public domain, Nicolas Castille prints continue to facilitate scholarly research into the artist's brief, yet documented, professional tenure.