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The Librarian

by Giuseppe Arcimboldo · 1556

The Librarian by Giuseppe Arcimboldo

Artist

Giuseppe Arcimboldo, also spelled Arcimboldi, was an Italian Mannerist painter best known for creating imaginative portrait heads made entirely of objects such as fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish and books.

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Artwork

The Librarian by Giuseppe Arcimboldo (1556) is currently displayed at château de Skokloster.

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Quick facts

Artist
Giuseppe Arcimboldo
Year
1556
Movement
Mannerism
Country
Italy
Location
château de Skokloster