Giuseppe Arcimboldo Collection

Four Seasons in One Head, c. 1590. Creator: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Four Seasons in One Head, c. 1590

The Lawyer, possibly Ulrich Zasius, 1461-1536, humanist, jurist, 1566. Creator: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
The Lawyer, possibly Ulrich Zasius, 1461-1536, humanist, jurist, 1566

Artist, style of: Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Italian, ca. 1527-1593, Spring, ca.1580-1600, Oil in canvas, 96.8 ?-- 73 ?-- 1.9 cm (38 1/8 ?-- 28 3/4 ?-- 3/4 in.), Not onview, Italian, 16thcentury, Paintings

Spring (from a serie depicting the four seasons), 1573 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4576485 Spring (from a serie depicting the four seasons), 1573 (oil on canvas) by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); 76x63 cm; Louvre, Paris

Spring and Summer: two heads made from flora typical of those seasons, ca. 1580-1620. ca. 1580-1620 Creator: Anon
Spring and Summer: two heads made from flora typical of those seasons, ca. 1580-1620

Autumn and Winter: two heads made from flora typical of those seasons, ca. 1580-1620. ca. 1580-1620 Creator: Anon
Autumn and Winter: two heads made from flora typical of those seasons, ca. 1580-1620

Spring, 1685-95 (oil on canvas)
5973993 Spring, 1685-95 (oil on canvas) by Rasio, Antonio (fl.1677-c.1695); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Inspired by the Metamorphoses by Ovid)

Winter, 1685-95 (oil on canvas)
5974000 Winter, 1685-95 (oil on canvas) by Rasio, Antonio (fl.1677-c.1695); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Inspired by the Metamorphoses by Ovid)

Autumn (oil on canvas)
5973997 Autumn (oil on canvas) by Rasio, Antonio (fl.1677-c.1695); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Inspired by the Metamorphoses by Ovid)

Summer, 1685-95 (oil on canvas)
5973995 Summer, 1685-95 (oil on canvas) by Rasio, Antonio (fl.1677-c.1695); Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo, Brescia, Italy; (add.info.: Inspired by the Metamorphoses by Ovid)

Instruments of Human Sustenance (Humani Victus Instrumenta): Agriculture, after 1569. In the manner of Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Vertumnus
3892958 Vertumnus by Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-93); National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Self-Portrait (L uomo di Lettere), 1587. Creator: Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-1593)
Self-Portrait (L uomo di Lettere), 1587

Self-Portrait. Artist: Arcimboldo, Giuseppe (1527-1593)
Self-Portrait. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

Vertumnus - Rudolf II, c1590. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Vertumnus - Rudolf II, c1590. Rudolph II (1552-1612), Holy Roman Emperor from 1576, as Vertumnus, ancient Roman god of seasons who presided over gardens and orchards

Winter, 1563. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Winter, 1563. From the Four Seasons series. From the Gemaldegalerie, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Fire, 1566. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Fire, 1566. One of the four images in the Elements series. From the Gemaldegalerie, Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

Earth, 1570. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Earth, 1570. One of the four images in the Elements series. From a private collection

Flora, c1591. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Flora, c1591. Still life of the head and shoulders of a woman made of flowers. From a private collection

The Cook, c1570. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
The Cook, c1570. This image can be interpreted in two ways, either as a cook taking the lid off a dish of sucking pigs or, if turned upside down, as the head of the cook. From a private collection

Costume design for a costume for a dragon, 16th century. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Costume design for a costume for a dragon, 16th century. From the Department of Prints and Drawings, Florence

Design for a costume for a cook, 16th century. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Design for a costume for a cook, 16th century. From the Department of Prints and Drawings, Florence

Costume designs for allegorical characters, 16th century. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Costume designs for allegorical characters, 16th century. From the Department of Prints and Drawings, Florence

Costume designs for classical deities, 16th century. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Costume designs for classical deities, 16th century. Diana/Artemis and Mars/Ares. From the Department of Prints and Drawings, Florence

Costume design for classical figures, 16th century. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Costume design for classical figures, 16th century. Top left: Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), Roman orator and statesman. Top right: Euclid (active 300 BC), Greek mathematician

Drawings Prints, Print, Spring Summer, two heads, flora, typical, seasons, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Spring and Summer: two heads made from flora typical of those seasons, Artist, Inspired by, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century, Italian

Study Figure Niche Saint Ambrose recto Architectural Studies
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Autumn Winter, two heads, flora, typical, seasons, Artist
Drawings and Prints, Print, Autumn and Winter: two heads made from flora typical of those seasons, Artist, Inspired by, Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Anonymous, Italian, 16th to early 17th century, Italian

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Giuseppe Arcimboldo, a renowned Italian artist from the late 16th century, was known for his unique and imaginative creations. One of his most famous works is "Four Seasons in One Head, " created around 1590. In this masterpiece, Arcimboldo skillfully combines elements representing each season into a single portrait. Another notable piece by Arcimboldo is "Spring, " painted in 1573. This oil on canvas artwork depicts the vibrant and blossoming beauty of the season. Similarly, he crafted "Summer" with flora typical of that time, showcasing the warmth and abundance associated with this period. Arcimboldo's creativity extended to capturing the essence of autumn and winter as well. His anonymous works titled "Autumn" and "Winter" portray heads made entirely from seasonal plants, evoking feelings of harvest and coldness respectively. Apart from these seasonal masterpieces, Arcimboldo also explored other themes such as human sustenance in his work called "Instruments of Human Sustenance. " Created after 1569, it highlights agriculture as an essential aspect of our survival. One cannot overlook Vertumnus or self-portraits when discussing Arcimboldo's artistry. The former represents the Roman god of seasons while incorporating various fruits and vegetables into its composition. As for self-portraits like "L uomo di Lettere" (The Man of Letters) or simply labeled as a self-portrait; they provide us with glimpses into the mind behind these extraordinary creations. Through his innovative approach to portraiture using unconventional materials like flora or food items instead of traditional brushstrokes alone; Giuseppe Arcimboldo left an indelible mark on art history. His ability to merge nature's bounty with human form continues to captivate audiences even today.