Castello, il Genovese, Giovanni Battista Die Anbetung der Hirten. Frühes 17. Jahrhundert. Tempera und Gouache auf Pergament. 12 x 9 cm. In umlaufender Brokatbordüre und vergoldetem Schnitzrahmen der Z…

Old art - Drawings Castello, il Genovese, Giovanni Battista The Adoration of the Shepherds. Early 17th century. Tempera and gouache on vellum. 12 x 9 cm. Framed under glass in a surrounding brocade border and gilt carved frame of the period (frame with defects). - Two short, inconspicuous tears lower right. Overall extremely well preserved. Provenance: Claridge Gallery, London (label verso). - Wilhelm Hack Collection (1899-1985), Cologne. - Giovanni Battista Castello (1547-1637), known as "il Genovese" to distinguish him from his contemporary namesake, the architect and painter "il Bergamasco", began his career in the field of religious goldsmithing, but soon devoted himself entirely to miniature art, which he helped to achieve a level of success and popularization that it had not known since the Middle Ages. Following his teacher Luca Cambiaso, Castello was summoned to Spain by Philip II, where he illuminated an important antiphonary for the king in 1584. This commission brought him instant fame in his homeland. The present work was probably used by the Genoese patriciate for private worship. The Adoration of the Shepherds. Early 17th century. Tempera and gouache on vellum. Framed in brocade border and gilded carved frame of the period under glass (frame with defects). - Lower right with two short, inconspicuous tears. Overall extremely well preserved. - Provenance: Claridge Gallery, London (label verso). - Collection of Wilhelm Hack (1899-1985), Cologne. - Giovanni Battista Castello (1547-1637), known as "il Genovese" to distinguish him from his contemporary namesake, the architect and painter "il Bergamasco", began his career in the field of religious goldsmithing, but soon devoted himself entirely to miniature art, which he helped to achieve a success and popularization that had not been seen since the Middle Ages. Along with his teacher Luca Cambiaso, Castello was summoned to Spain by Philip II, where he illuminated an important antiphonary for the king in 1584. This commission brought him instant fame in his homeland. The present work was probably intended for the Genoese patriciate for private religious devotion. * This work is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 23.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount is subject to 7% (books only) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books only) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.