Pietro 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

Alexander the Great Rescued from the River Cydnus, ca. 1650. Creator: Pietro Testa
Alexander the Great Rescued from the River Cydnus, ca. 1650. During his campaign against Darius, Alexander halted at Tarsus to bathe in the Cydnus to bathe when his limbs began to stiffen with a chill

The Sacrifice of Abraham, ca. 1645-50. Creator: Pietro Testa (Italian, 1612-1650)
The Sacrifice of Abraham, ca. 1645-50

Three Lucchese Saints interceding with the Virgin for the Victims of the plague, ca. 1630-31

Adoration of the Magi, 1636-1638. Creator: Pietro Testa (Italian, 1612-1650)
Adoration of the Magi, 1636-1638

Three Lucchese Saints interceding Virgin Victims
Three Lucchese Saints interceding with the Virgin for the Victims of the plague, ca. 1630-31. Pietro Testa (Italian, 1612-1650). Etching

Sacrifice Abraham ca 1645-50 Pietro Testa Italian
The Sacrifice of Abraham, ca. 1645-50. Pietro Testa (Italian, 1612-1650). Etching

Pietro Testa, 1611A

Sacrifice of Isaac: an angel presses against the dagger-bearing arm of Abraham, who stands next to Isaac on an altar, God the Father and an angel bearing a lamb approach from the left, ca.1645-50

The prodigal son seated at the base of a tree among swine, his gaze directed upward and his hands folded at his chest, surrounded by a wooded landscape and a pigsty, ca. 1640-50

Triumph Galatea 1612-50 Pen brown ink black chalk
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Pietro Testa, a renowned Italian artist of the 17th century, captivated audiences with his diverse range of captivating artworks. In "Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, " Testa masterfully depicted this iconic scene from Greek mythology, capturing the intensity and brutality of war. Similarly, in "The suicide of Dido who reclines on a pyre in centre, " he portrayed the tragic demise of Queen Dido with great sensitivity and emotion. Testa's talent for allegorical compositions shines through in works such as "An allegory of rest on the flight into Egypt" and "An allegory of painting. " These pieces not only showcase his technical skill but also convey deeper meanings and symbolism that invite viewers to contemplate their own interpretations. "The education of Achilles" reveals Testa's ability to depict classical themes with grace and elegance. The artwork captures an intimate moment between mentor and student, highlighting both wisdom and vulnerability. In addition to his original creations, Testa also created studies for other artists' works like Girolamo Pedrignani's "Saint Sebastian being tied to a tree" or Francois Collignon's "An allegory of painting. " This demonstrates his versatility as an artist who could adapt his style while maintaining artistic integrity. Testa's collaboration extended beyond paintings; he contributed etchings to scrapbooks containing Italian etchings from previous centuries. By doing so, he paid homage to earlier generations while leaving his own mark on art history. From mythological scenes like "Venus giving arms to Aeneas" to historical events like "The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, " Pietro Testa showcased his mastery over various subjects throughout his career. His attention to detail combined with a profound understanding of human emotions made him one-of-a-kind among artists during that era. Even today, we can appreciate the timeless beauty captured within each brushstroke by Pietro Testa.