Testa Pietro Collection

The adoration of the shepherds who gather at left, angels holding a banderole upper r... 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
The adoration of the shepherds who gather at left, angels holding a banderole upper right, 1700-1800

The adoration of the Virgin and Christ Child, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
The adoration of the Virgin and Christ Child, 1700-1800

The adoration of the shepherds who gather at left, angels holding a banderole upper r... 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
The adoration of the shepherds who gather at left, angels holding a banderole upper right, 1700-1800

The death of Saint Pellegrino surrounded by many putti, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
The death of Saint Pellegrino surrounded by many putti, 1700-1800

Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Saint Michael the Archangel crushing the demon underfoot, 1700-1800

Stucco bas-relief with two male figures, 1700-1800. Creator: Anon
Stucco bas-relief with two male figures, 1700-1800

Putto at left by a fire, another at right carrying wood, an allegory of the seasons, ca.1650-80. Creator: Anon
Putto at left by a fire, another at right carrying wood, an allegory of the seasons (Winter) an oval composition, ca.1650-80

The return of the Prodigal Son, 1650-1700. Creator: Anon
The return of the Prodigal Son, 1650-1700

St. John the Baptist, n.d. Creators: Guido Reni, Pietro Testa
St. John the Baptist, n.d

The Symposium of Plato, 1648. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Symposium of Plato, 1648

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

An allegory of the rest on the flight into egypt, 1650-55. Creator: Giovanni Cesare Testa
An allegory of the rest on the flight into egypt, 1650-55

The education of Achilles, 1650-55. Creator: Giovanni Cesare Testa
The education of Achilles, 1650-55

Saint Sebastian being tied to a tree, 1625-50. Creator: Girolamo Pedrignani
Saint Sebastian being tied to a tree, 1625-50. After (attributed to) Pietro Testa

An allegory of painting, 17th century. Creator: Francois Collignon
An allegory of painting, 17th century

Self-portrait
3567494 Self-portrait by Testa, Pietro (Il Lucchesino) (1611-50); Vasarian Corridor (Corridoio Vasariano), Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; (add.info.: ARTIST: Testa, Pietro Date of Artwork: 1640 ca)

The rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1740-71. Creator: Andrea Scacciati
The rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1740-71

Head of a woman, ca. 1758. Creator: Lambert-Sigisbert Adam
Head of a woman, ca. 1758

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42

Venus giving arms to Aeneas, ca. 1638-40. Creator: Pietro Testa
Venus giving arms to Aeneas, ca. 1638-40

Saint Jerome before a crucifix accompanied by a lion and three putti, ca. 1631-37

Mary Magdalene in the desert, a cross borne by angels at the right, ca. 1630

The return of the prodigal son, the father embracing his son, from a series, ... ca. 1645
The return of the prodigal son, the father embracing his son, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The prodigal son seated on a couch being served wine, revelers in the background, a monkey wearing a collar and chain in the lower left, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

Venus and Adonis, surrounded by many putti, reclining after the hunt, with a dead boar in the lower right, 1631-37

The Garden of Venus who reclines in the centre before a herm of Pan and surrounded by cupids, ca. 1631-37

Io at the left as a cow, Jupiter on a cloud in the centre and Juno at the right with putti holding an eagle captive in the lower right, 1650-90

Platos symposium: Socrates and his companions seated around a table discussing ideal love interruputed by Alcibiades at left, 1648

The dream of St Joseph, who is sleeping at the right, the Virgin and Child by a cross surrounded by angels and many putti and with God the Father above, ca. 1635-37

The Holy Family fed by Angels, ca. 1642-44. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Holy Family fed by Angels, ca. 1642-44

St. Carlo Borromeo surrounded by angels, 1650-70. Creator: Unknown
St. Carlo Borromeo surrounded by angels, 1650-70

The sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, ca. 1640-42

The prodigal son among the swine, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The departure of the prodigal son, shown about to mount a horse, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The Holy Family attended by Angels, ca. 1642-44. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Holy Family attended by Angels, ca. 1642-44

The garden of Venus, proof impression of upper left corner, ca. 1631-37

The garden of charity, woman representing Charity at right surrounded by children, ca. 1631-37

Self-Portrait, ca. 1645. Creator: Pietro Testa
Self-Portrait, ca. 1645

The Holy Family with the infant Saint John holding an apple, ca. 1630

The suicide of the philosopher Cato, who lies on his bed pulling out his innards watched by horrified disciples. 1648

The Garden of Charity, ca. 1631-37. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Garden of Charity, ca.1631-37

Sinorix carried from the temple of Artemis trying to escape the effects of the poisoning, ca. 1640

An allegory in honor of the arrival of Cardinal Franciotti as Bishop of Lucca, 1680-1700

The Suicide of Dido, 1650-1700. Creator: Unknown
The Suicide of Dido, 1650-1700

An allegory of painting, who as a child in the centre left draws on a tablet, surrounded by figures, many of whom are drawing, 1650-1700

The Adoration of the Magi, set before and architectural colonnade, ca. 1640

The sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1700. Creator: Attributed to Arnold van Westerhout
The sacrifice of Iphigenia, 1650-1700

Sinorix being carried from the temple after being poisoned, 1650-1700

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"Testa Pietro: Exploring the Depths of Human Emotion and Mythological Tales" Step into the captivating world of Testa Pietro, a talented artist who skillfully brings to life ancient tales and allegories through his masterful works. In "Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, " created between 1648-50, Testa captures the raw intensity and brutality of war, immersing us in a scene that echoes with both triumph and tragedy. Moving on to "The suicide of Dido, " dating from 1650-55, we witness Testa's ability to convey profound sorrow as Dido reclines on a pyre surrounded by numerous figures. The composition evokes a sense of despair and loss that resonates deeply within our souls. In another masterpiece titled "An allegory of rest on the flight into Egypt, " also from 1650-55, Testa transports us to a serene moment amidst chaos. This work showcases his talent for creating harmonious compositions filled with symbolism and hidden meanings. "The education of Achilles" further demonstrates Testa's versatility as an artist. Painted during the same period as previous works, this piece reveals his keen eye for detail while depicting an important mythological event with great finesse. Amongst these remarkable creations is also "Study for a pendentive depicting Justice and Charity. " Dating back to 1630-50, this artwork exemplifies Testa's exploration of moral themes through intricate designs that captivate our imagination. Venturing beyond just his own works, we encounter Girolamo Pedrignani's depiction of Saint Sebastian being tied to a tree. Though not directly created by Pietro himself, it serves as evidence that his influence extended beyond personal creations alone. Furthermore, Francois Collignon's "An allegory of painting" pays homage to artistic expression itself while showcasing how artists like Pietro inspired others throughout the 17th century.