Inwoners van Corfu in gesprek op plein
Medium
paper
Dimensions
102; 80
About this artwork
beeld: hoogte 102 mm x breedte 80 mm
Art Historical Context
This delicate print on paper, created in 1524 by the Venetian artist Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, offers a charming glimpse of daily life on the island of Corfu. Measuring just 102 by 80 millimeters, work depicts local inhabitants gathered in conversation on a public square. Vavassore, known for his detailed woodcuts and engravings, specialized in capturing scenes from the Mediterranean world for a growing audience of readers and collectors. At the time, Corfu formed a vital outpost of the Venetian Republic, bridging Italian and Greek cultures amid the Renaissance. Such small-scale prints often...
About the Artist
Giovanni Andrea Vavassore · 1530–1573
**Giovanni Andrea Vavassore (c. 1490s–1572)** Giovanni Andrea Vavassore, also known as Zoan Andrea or Guadagnino, hailed from Telgate near Bergamo in the Venetian terraferma and established himself in Venice by the early 16th century as a skilled wood engraver. His early life remains sparsely documented, with no records of formal training or mentors, though his initial output as a xylographer rev...