[Moresini, Cipriano. (1550–1552 fl.)] Vico, Enea. (1523–1567)

Original Portrait Engraving

Original portrait engraving of the Venetian patron of the arts Cipriano Moresini, by engraver Enea Vico ca. 1550–1564.  Bust portrait facing left, set within an elaborate cartouche surrounded by trophies and figures. Lettered around cartouche 'M. Cipriano Moresini gentil huomo Venetiano', lower left 'Enea Vico da Parma inv f' at right 'Medaglia del Doni'. Stamped at the lower right by collector Georg Denzel. 11.5 x 15.5 cm.

Enea Vico was an Italian engraver born in Parma. He specialized in grotesque engravings based on antique paintings. Vico made engravings for Cosimo I de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany and later Alfonso II, Duke of Ferrara. He died in Ferrara in 1567.

Moresini was a patron of artists and men of letters including Titian and Francesco Sansovino.  (15408)
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