Giovanni Francesco Venturini Collection

Fountain of Mercury in the garden of the Villa Medici... 1691 or after. Fontana di Mercurio nel giardino del Gran Duca di Toscana alla Trinita de Monti adornata di / statue di metallo avanti il

Veduta del Palazzo dal Piano del Giardino con le sue Fontane... 1691 or after. View of the palace [Villa d Este] from the garden level with its fountains

Two Roman Soldiers, 17th century. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Venturini
Two Roman Soldiers, 17th century

Soldiers, one shown frontally and holding a sword, at right a soldier with his ba... ca
Soldiers, one shown frontally and holding a sword, at right a soldier with his back turned and holding a cup, four soldiers standing behind them with standards and spears

Veduta della Cascata Principale del Fiume Aniene nelle citta di Tivoli

Veduta della Cascata Sotto LOrgano nel Piano del Giardino. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Venturini
Veduta della Cascata Sotto LOrgano nel Piano del Giardino

Fontana della Sibilla Tiburtina. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Venturini (Italian, 1650-1710)
Fontana della Sibilla Tiburtina

Vertical section Hercules monument Karlsberg Delineatio scenographica molis octangularis
Vertical section of the Hercules monument in Karlsberg Delineatio scenographica molis octangularis (...) (title on object)

Two Roman Soldiers 17th century Etching engraving
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Book IV plate 7 fountain Tiburtine sibyl garden
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Soldiers shown frontally holding sword right
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Cross-section church Sant Andrea al Quirinale
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Sacrifice 17th century Etching engraving sheet
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Giovanni Francesco Venturini, an Italian artist from the 17th century, was known for his exquisite engravings and depictions of various architectural wonders. One of his notable works is the Fountain of Mercury in the garden of the Villa Medici, created in 1691 or after. This magnificent fountain showcases Venturini's attention to detail and mastery of capturing water's fluidity. In another engraving titled "Veduta del Palazzo dal Piano del Giardino con le sue Fontane, " also created in 1691 or after, Venturini presents a stunning view of a palace with its enchanting fountains. The intricate design and grandeur depicted in this artwork highlight Venturini's ability to bring life to architectural structures through his engravings. Venturini's talent extended beyond architecture as he also portrayed human figures skillfully. In his work "Two Roman Soldiers, " he captures their strength and valor with precision. One soldier is shown frontally holding a sword while another stands beside him with his back turned towards us, showcasing their military prowess. The artist further showcased his expertise in depicting nature through engravings like "Veduta della Cascata Principale del Fiume Aniene nelle citta di Tivoli" and "Veduta della Cascata Sotto LOrgano nel Piano del Giardino. " These artworks capture the beauty and power of cascading waterfalls within picturesque landscapes, demonstrating Venturini's ability to evoke awe-inspiring natural scenes on paper. One remarkable piece by Venturini is the Fontana della Sibilla Tiburtina. Created during his artistic journey, this fountain exemplifies both elegance and intricacy that were characteristic of Baroque art at that time. Additionally, Venturini ventured into illustrating vertical sections such as the Hercules monument Karlsberg Delineatio scenographica molis octangularis.