Clovio Collection

The Dead Christ mourned by John the Evangelist and the holy women, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

St George Killing the Dragon, 1542. Creator: Enea Vico
St George Killing the Dragon, 1542

The Lamentation, (watercolour and bodycolour heightened with gold, on vellum)
659190 The Lamentation, (watercolour and bodycolour heightened with gold, on vellum) by Clovio, Giorgio Giulio (1498-1578); 21.8x14.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamentation)

Portrait of Giulio Clovio (1498-1578), ca 1571. Creator: El Greco, Dominico (1541-1614)
Portrait of Giulio Clovio (1498-1578), ca 1571. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Marino Grimani, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Marino Grimani, (1933). Portrait of Italian cardinal and papal legate Marino Grimani (c1489-1546), after a miniature by Giulio Clovio

King David dancing before the Ark of the Covenant, c. 1540
King David dancing before the Ark of the Covenant, c.1540. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Self-Portrait with dog, 1528. Artist: Clovio, Giulio (1498-1575)
Self-Portrait with dog, 1528. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Adoration of the Magi. Artist: Clovio, Giulio (1498-1575)
The Adoration of the Magi. From a private collection

The Holy Family with John the Baptist as a Boy and Saint Elizabeth, 1556-1557. Artist: Clovio, Giulio (1498-1575)
The Holy Family with John the Baptist as a Boy and Saint Elizabeth, 1556-1557. Found in the collection of the Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Italian poet, 1521
Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), Italian poet. The author of Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy), the great Italian epic poem which tells the story of Dantes journey through hell, purgatory and heaven

Agnolo Bronzino or Giulio Clovio after Michelangelo, Italian (1503-1572), The Fall of Phaethon, 1555-1559, black chalk on laid paper

Marino Grimani / G Clovio
MARINO GRIMANI Doge of Venice

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Clovio, also known as illuminated manuscripts, were intricately decorated books created during the Renaissance period. These miniature works of art featured elaborate borders, vibrant colors, and detailed illustrations that showcased the skill and creativity of the artists who crafted them, a labor-intensive process that required patience and precision to achieve such exquisite results. These stunning manuscripts were often commissioned by wealthy patrons or religious institutions and served as both functional texts and beautiful pieces of art. Today, clovio remains a testament to the craftsmanship and artistic talent of the Renaissance era, offering a glimpse into a time when books were not just for reading but for marveling at their beauty as well.