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Allegory of Carnal Love by Cristofano Robetta
Virgin and Child with the Infant Saint John by Cristofano Robetta
Adoration of the Magi by Cristofano Robetta
Allegory of Carnal Love by Cristofano Robetta
Adam and Eve with the Infants Cain and Abel by Cristofano Robetta
An Allegory of Abundance by Cristofano Robetta
Adam and Eve with Infants Cain and Abel by Cristofano Robetta
Allegory of Envy by Cristofano Robetta
1462–1535 · Italian

Cristofano Robetta

Cristofano Robetta was a Florentine goldsmith and engraver who prioritised his craft over his personal appearance. He often arrived at his workshop before dawn, sometimes wearing mismatched shoes or his cloak inside out. This habit amused the Duke of Florence, who eventually gifted him a reversible cloak to save him the trouble of dressing in the dark. Robetta worked despite having one weak eye, focusing his energy on the copper plates that defined his output.

Biography

His work often features playful figures and classical motifs. He frequently included naked children or putti that appear to fly and twine through the air. In pieces like the Adoration of the Magi, he combined traditional religious subjects with his own technical preferences for chiaroscuro. His background in metalwork influenced his engraving style, leading to a specific use of line and form. He also incorporated unusual symbols, such as triangular pyramids resting on spheres, to create a distinct visual language.

Modern collectors value these prints for their directness and historical character. The compositions offer a window into the Florentine Renaissance without the heavy religious weight of larger altarpieces. His allegories, such as the Allegory of the Power of Love, provide a balance of myth and human emotion. These prints suit contemporary homes because they possess a clear, graphic quality that works well in smaller frames.

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    Cristofano Robetta was born in 1462 and died in 1535.
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