Teodoro Filippo di Liagno

Teodoro Filippo di Liagno was a printmaker and draftsman active during the late 16th and early 17th centuries, documented primarily between 1585 and 1620. His surviving oeuvre showcases a diverse range of subject matter, reflecting interests in anatomy, military life, and large-scale construction.

The artist’s documented works include detailed studies of the natural world, such as the prints titled Skeleton of a Bat and Skeleton of a Boar. He also produced significant allegorical and figural compositions, notably the Seated Figure of Death with an Hourglass and the military portrait, Standing Soldier in a Long Cloak. Architectural and maritime subjects are represented by the print Galley under Construction.

Teodoro Filippo di Liagno is represented in major institutions, with 14 prints and one drawing held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art. The accessibility of such historical imagery means that many of these works are now in the public domain. Today, researchers and collectors can acquire high-quality prints based on the artist’s graphic works, solidifying his representation in the study of Late Mannerist printmaking.