Coleção: Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Giuseppe Arcimboldo was an Italian painter best known for creating imaginative portrait heads made entirely of objects such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, and books. These works form a distinct category from his other productions.

Born: April 5, 1526, Milan, Italy
Died: July 11, 1593, Milan, Italy
On view: Louvre Museum, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Period: Mannerism
Known for: Painting
Parents: Chiara Parisi, Biagio Arcimboldo
Series: The Four Seasons, The Four Elements, The Four Seasons (Louvre series)