Nicolò della Casa

Nicolò della Casa was a printmaker whose documented activity spans the mid-sixteenth century, with works attributed to the years 1540 through 1548. The artist is known exclusively through his documented graphic output. Seven prints representing Nicolò della Casa’s work are preserved in major international collections, establishing his presence within the history of Renaissance printmaking.

These institutional holdings are found at esteemed venues including the Rijksmuseum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the National Gallery of Art. The subjects documented range from portraiture to religious themes. Notable known works include the prints Baccio Bandinelli and Henry II of France. The monumental theme of Het laatste oordeel (The Last Judgment) is also represented multiple times in the records of works attributed to the artist.

The existing corpus provides important primary source material for the study of mid-sixteenth-century graphic arts. Today, many Nicolò della Casa prints are considered to be in the public domain, allowing institutions and researchers to create high-quality prints for educational use and further documentation.