Castello, il Genovese, Giovanni BattistaThe Adoration... Lot 1357

Castello, il Genovese, Giovanni BattistaThe Adoration of the Shepherds. Early 17th century. Tempera and gouache on vellum. 12 x 9 cm. Framed under glass in surrounding brocade border and gilt carved frame of the period (frame with defects). - Two short, inconspicuous tears lower right. Overall extremely well preserved. Early Art - Drawings Castello, il Genovese, Giovanni Battista The Adoration of the Shepherds. Early 17th century. Tempera and gouache on vellum. 12 x 9 cm. Framed under glass in surrounding brocade border and gilt carved frame of the period (frame with defects). - Two short, inconspicuous tears lower right. Overall extremely well preserved. Provenance: Claridge Gallery, London (label verso). - Wilhelm Hack Collection (1899-1985), Cologne. - Giovanni Battista Castello (1547-1637), known as "il Genovese" to distinguish him from his contemporary namesake, the architect and painter "il Bergamasco", began his career in the field of religious goldsmithing, but soon devoted himself entirely to miniature art, which he helped to achieve a level of success and popularization that it had not known since the Middle Ages. Following his teacher Luca Cambiaso, Castello was summoned to Spain by Philip II, where he illuminated an important antiphonary for the king in 1584. This commission brought him instant fame in his homeland. The present work was probably used by the Genoese patriciate for private worship. The Adoration of the Shepherds. Early 17th century. Tempera and gouache on vellum. Framed in brocade border and gilded carved frame of the period under glass (frame with defects). - Lower right with two short, inconspicuous tears. Overall extremely well preserved. - Provenance: Claridge Gallery, London (label verso). - Collection of Wilhelm Hack (1899-1985), Cologne. - Giovanni Battista Castello (1547-1637), known as "il Genovese" to distinguish him from his contemporary namesake, the architect and painter "il Bergamasco", began his career in the field of religious goldsmithing, but soon devoted himself entirely to miniature art, which he helped to achieve a success and popularization that had not been seen since the Middle Ages. Along with his teacher Luca Cambiaso, Castello was summoned to Spain by Philip II, where he illuminated an important antiphonary for the king in 1584. This commission brought him instant fame in his homeland. The present work was probably intended for the Genoese patriciate for private religious devotion. This work is taxed. A premium of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and the final invoice amount will be subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.