Petrus Testa Collection

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

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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"Petrus Testa: A Master of Allegory and Emotion in Art" Step into the captivating world of Petrus Testa, an Italian artist known for his profound ability to convey powerful emotions through his artwork. From epic scenes of ancient mythology to tender moments of religious devotion, Testa's works span a wide range of subjects and themes. In "Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, " created between 1648-50, Testa captures the raw brutality and vengeance that defined this legendary tale. The intensity is palpable as Achilles drags Hector's lifeless body, symbolizing the triumphs and tragedies that accompany war. Moving from one tragic scene to another, we encounter "The suicide of Dido" where she reclines on a pyre surrounded by many figures. Painted between 1650-55, this poignant depiction portrays Dido's heart-wrenching decision to end her own life after being abandoned by her beloved Aeneas. Testa also explores biblical narratives with great skill. In "An allegory of the rest on the flight into Egypt, " created during 1650-55, he presents a serene moment amidst chaos as Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus find solace during their escape to Egypt. This work showcases Testa's ability to infuse tranquility into tumultuous stories. "The education of Achilles" further exemplifies Testa's talent for storytelling through art. Created within the same period as previous works (1650-55), it depicts Chiron teaching young Achilles various skills while emphasizing his destined role as a warrior-hero. Beyond mythological tales and biblical scenes, Testa delves into other subjects such as justice and charity in his study for a pendentive depicting these virtues from 1630-50. His attention to detail brings forth an understanding that justice must be balanced with compassion.