Pietro Bertelli

Pietro Bertelli was an artist active in printmaking during the late 16th century, with his documented artistic activity spanning the years 1575 to 1583. His known body of work consists primarily of figurative prints that depict contemporary social archetypes and costumes.

Seven of Bertelli’s known prints are currently represented in major museum collections, attesting to the historical value and technical skill of the works. His output often focused on a series illustrating the distinct social roles of women in Rome. Key works attributed to Bertelli include La Citella Romana (Maiden), La Cortigiana de Roma (Courtesan), La Maritata Romana (Matron), La Sposa Romana (Bride), and La Vedova Romana. These well-documented Pietro Bertelli prints offer significant insight into period fashion and social status.

The historical importance of his work is confirmed by the inclusion of his prints in respected institutions, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. As works of historical record preserved in the public domain, high-quality prints of Bertelli’s output are available for scholarly research and display.