Who painted Temporalis Aeternitas?

Temporalis Aeternitas was painted by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione in 1645.

Where can I see Temporalis Aeternitas?

Temporalis Aeternitas is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Temporalis Aeternitas?

Temporalis Aeternitas is associated with Baroque.

Can I buy a print of Temporalis Aeternitas?

Museum-quality prints of Temporalis Aeternitas are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Temporalis Aeternitas

Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione , 1645

Temporalis Aeternitas is an ink print by the Baroque artist Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione. It dates from 1645 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:on tomb in image: TEMPORALIS AETERNITAS / 1645; in image, lower center: Nec Sepulcra legens uereor / ne per dam memoriam; lower left below image in plate: Io BeneD CASTILIONUS pinxit; lower right in plate below image: Si stampano in Roma per Gio: Dom.co Rossi all Pace all'Insegna di Parigit Con licenza a de Superiori; by later hand, lower center verso in graphite: HB 43S. 28 / XXI 25 p. 23 D

About this work

Overview

Temporalis Aeternitas is an etching on laid paper created by Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, an Italian artist known for his innovations in printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a somber tomb scene with three figures, featuring a broken sarcophagus and a skull, set against a rocky backdrop with carved Latin inscriptions, evoking a contemplative atmosphere.

Technique & Style

Castiglione employed sharp lines to convey the rough textures of the scene, utilizing contrasting light and dark tones to create a dramatic yet subdued mood.

History & Provenance

Created in 1645, Temporalis Aeternitas is now part of the National Gallery of Art's collection in Washington, exemplifying Castiglione's skill as a printmaker of the Genoese school.