Giuseppe Arcimboldo

About the Artist

Giuseppe Arcimboldo, born in 1527 and died in 1593, was an Italian painter associated with Mannerism. He drew attention for his original method of composing human faces from natural objects and everyday items. His work stimulates both imagination and humor by reconstructing the human form from everyday elements. Portraits made using fruit, flowers, and vegetables in particular offer a distinctive visual effect. Signature works include portraits composed of fruit, which well illustrate his singular artistic vision.