In the late 16th century, when the Renaissance was at its height in Italy, a young artist from Florence began to leave his mark on art history. Antonio Tempesta, born around 1555, was a man whose diverse talents and visionary work significantly influenced the evolution of art from Mannerism to the early Baroque. A pupil of Jan van der Straet, also known as Stradanus, Tempesta probably collaborated on the decoration of the Palazzo Vecchio and parts of the corridor of the Uffizi before deciding to unleash most of his creative energy in Rome. Through his captivating compositions and unique sense of aesthetic clarity and narrative consistency, he helped shape the transition from the extravagant forms of Mannerism to the dramatic clarity of the early Baroque.
Around 1580, Tempesta moved to Rome and began to pursue printmaking. His work includes not only paintings, drawings, and etchings, but also fine art prints that we are proud to reproduce today in the highest quality. Tempesta was known for his incredible productivity and created about 1700 etchings, depicting biblical as well as historical and mythological subjects. He developed a remarkable variety of subjects, including famous battle scenes, depictions of animals, and even a cycle of horse depictions inspired by works by his teacher Stradanus. Tempesta also demonstrated his innovative spirit in printmaking by having many of his etchings, including the 150 scenes from Ovid's Metamorphoses, printed and published in Antwerp rather than Rome.
Later in his life, Tempesta turned to a particularly fascinating art form: painting on stone. He produced a large number of paintings on marble, alabaster, and lapis lazuli that immediately became part of the collections of Roman nobility and were sought after internationally. Among his pupils was the Lorraine artist Claude Deruet, who probably learned etching from Tempesta. To this day, Antonio Tempesta's works remain an inspiration to artists and art lovers worldwide, and his inventions were significant sources of inspiration for artists of the 17th and 18th centuries. Our high-quality art prints are also designed to carry on the artistic spirit of Antonio Tempesta and honor his incomparable contribution to art history. We are proud to preserve and celebrate the rich legacy of this extraordinary artist through our reproductions.
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.jpg "Alexander the Great Finds the Body of Darius (The Deeds of Alexander the Great) by Antonio Tempesta")
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Christus_Maria_en_de_a_-_(MeisterDrucke-1360447).jpg "Saint Matthias by Antonio Tempesta")
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Dieren_en_fabelwezens_(series_titl_-_(MeisterDrucke-1362459).jpg "Beaver Hippopotamus / Hipopotamo (title on object) Animals and Mythical Creatures (series title) Nova Raccolta de li Animali Piu Curiosi del Mondo (series title) by Antonio Tempesta")
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Dieren_en_fabelwezens_(series_title)Nova_-_(MeisterDrucke-1364122).jpg "Hedgehog by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 8: The Egyptians Drowning in the Red Sea, from")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1362870).jpg "God Creates the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars (The Creation) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves, the Three Marys at the Foot of the Cross by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Civilis Treating with a Roman Commander, from The War of the Romans Against the... by Antonio Tempesta")
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La_vi_-_(MeisterDrucke-1356903).jpg "Conquest of Rome, 1527 (Scenes from the Life of Charles V) by Cornelis Boel")
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Metamorphoseon_si_-_(MeisterDrucke-1363337).jpg "Jupiter and Callisto (Metamorphoses of Ovid) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 27: The Dutch During a Surprise Attack of the Roman Camp on the Moselle, from The War by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Hercules and the Mares of Diomedes: Hercules Grasps the Bridle of a Rearing Horse by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Alexander Cutting the Gordian Knot, from The Deeds of Alexander the Great (Plate 2) by Antonio Tempesta")
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Twaalf_maanden_(series_title)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1361168).jpg "July (series title) by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "Plate 58: Apollo Killing Marsyas Marsyas Victus ab Apolline Excoriatur, from Ovid")
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.jpg "David Returning in Triumph with the Head of Goliath, from")
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.jpg "Charles V Orders the Construction of a Monastery, 1555, No. 8 (Scenes from the Life of Charles V) by Cornelis Boel")
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.jpg "Cerialis Forgives Roman Soldiers Who Helped Julius Civilis (series title: The Batavian Wars against the Romans) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 3: The Age of Gold Aetas aurea, from Ovid")
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.jpg "Plate 7: German Envoys Visit Civilis, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 5: Tomb of Mausolus, Stone Masons Make a Column at the Right, from The Seven Wonders by Antonio Tempesta")
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Faecvnda_qvam_sit_acris_ingeni_viris_dilecta_Pha_-_(MeisterDrucke-1336362).jpg "Battlefield, Cavalry (series title) by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "The Advance Guard of the New Roman Troops Turned Back, from The War of the Roman, 1611 by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Triumphal Entry of Margaret of Austria into Milan, from The Life of Margaret of Austria, 1612 by Antonio Tempesta")
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Christus_Maria_-_(MeisterDrucke-1365250).jpg "Saint Bartholomew (Credo in Spiritum Sanctum) (Christ, Mary, and the Apostles) by Antonio Tempesta")
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Faecvnda_qva_-_(MeisterDrucke-1336328).jpg "Battle Between Cavalrymen and Infantrymen, Cavalry (series title) by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "Plate 3: Emperor Tiberius on Horseback, from")
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Twaalf_maanden_(series_title)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1360522).jpg "June (series title: Twelve Months) by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "Plate 27: The Dutch During a Surprise Attack of the Roman Camp on the Moselle, from The War, 1611 by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "The Four Seasons: Spring by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Men from the Fort Surrender to Julius Civilis by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Hercules and the Boar of Erymanthus by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Saint James the Greater (series title: Christ, Mary, and the Apostles) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Triumphal Procession of Charles V and His Brother Ferdinand I after the Liberation of Vienna, 1529 (Triumphs of Charles V, series title) by Cornelis Boel")
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.jpg "Hercules Captures the Erymanthian Boar (Herculean Themes) by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "Plate 11: Civilis")
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.jpg "Plan of the City of Rome. Part 12 with the Southwestern Border of the City and a Large Car, 1645 by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Pluto Leading Proserpina Past the Nymph Cyane (Metamorphoses of Ovid) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Gideon Terrorizing the Enemy Camp, from")
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.jpg "Young Hercules Strangling Two Snakes (Herculean Themes series) by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "Plate 9: Alexander")
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.jpg "St. Bartholomew from the Series")
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.jpg "The Angel of the Lord Vanquishing the Army of Sennacherib by Antonio Tempesta")
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H_-_(MeisterDrucke-1365997).jpg "Hercules Tames the Horses of Diomedes by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "Plate 4: Civilis tells the Dutch Elders that They are Being Treated Like Slaves by the Romans by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 13: Gideon Choosing his Soldiers, from")
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Faecvnda_qvam_sit_acris_ingeni_vi_-_(MeisterDrucke-1336332).jpg "Battle at a River, Cavalry (series title) by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "Plate 6: Romans Defeated Near the Rhine, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, 1611 by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 26: Cerialis Pardons and Relieves Roman Soldiers who had Helped Civilis, from The War by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "New Attack on the Old Fortress, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Cologne Troops Bring Civilis")
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.jpg "Plate 25: The Roman Commander Cerialis Attacks Near Trier, from The War of the Romans by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "The Old Batavian Men Buy Off Their Service to the Romans, 69-70 (series title) by Antonio Tempesta")
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Marzo_(title_on_object)De_twaalf_maanden_(deel_1)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1361514).jpg "March: Peasant Activities (Ram) (The Twelve Months, Part 1) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Theseus and the Minotaur from The Metamorphoses by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 29: Civilis Floods the Land by Defensively Breaking the Dikes, from The War of the Romans by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 1: Cain Killing Abel, from")
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.jpg "Plate 18: Secret Meeting of Civilis with Other Leaders from Trier, from The War of the Romans, 1611 by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Jacob Kills Absalom, Son of King David by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 18: Saul")
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H_-_(MeisterDrucke-1360539).jpg "Hercules Fighting Achelous (series title: Herculean Themes) by Simon Frisius")
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.jpg "Equestrian Portrait of Maurice, Prince of Orange by Egbert van Panderen")
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.jpg "Saint John (Christ, Mary, and the Apostles) by Antonio Tempesta")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1361967).jpg "Coronation of Charles V in Bologna, 1530 by Cornelis Boel")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1361578).jpg "God Creates the Sun, the Moon, and the Stars by Antonio Tempesta")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1362324).jpg "Saint Philip by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "The Army of Alexander the Great Encircles the Enemy Troops with Fire by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Attack on the Roman Fortress at Night, from The War of the Romans Against the Ba... by Antonio Tempesta")
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_-_Polyphemus_betrapt_Acis_en_GalateaMetamorfosen_van_Ovidius_(series_title)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1382822).jpg "Polyphemus Catches Acis and Galatea by Crispijn van de Passe (II)")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1363659).jpg "Hunting of Wild Boars, Bears, and Deer (Great Hunting Scenes Series) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 6: The Israelites Defeated by the Canaanites for Having Disobeyed Moses by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Frontispiece to the life of Alexander the Great, at left is Bellona and at right a female figure by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Monte Pincio Palace and Gardens, mid to late 16th century by Antonio Tempesta")
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Christus_Maria_-_(MeisterDrucke-1365378).jpg "Saint Bartholomew (series title: Christ, Mary, and the Apostles) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Suicide of Saul After His Defeat by the Philistines (Old Testament Battle Scenes) by Antonio Tempesta")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1359781).jpg "A Dog Fighting with a Cat (Fighting Animals) by Antonio Tempesta")
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_(series_title)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1363444).jpg "Ostrich hunt by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Frontispiece with Hunters, Dogs and Horses, from")
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.jpg "Civilis Forced to Dismount and Swim Across the River by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 33: Dutch and Roman Flotillas on the Rhine, from The War of the Romans Against the Batavians, 1611 by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Landscape with the abduction of Europa by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Alexander the Great Instructs the Macedonian Soldiers by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Title Page for the Series The Batavian Rebellion, 69-70 The Batavian Rebellion (series title) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 17: The Romans Misled by Civilis")
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.jpg "Surprise Attack on the Roman Camp on the Moselle by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Cavalry Attack with Two Men Pierced by Spears from Battle Scenes (series 3) (series title) by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Torture: Hanging and Burning by Antonio Tempesta")
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Oudt_-_(MeisterDrucke-1360847).jpg "Absalom Killed by Joab by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 30: Cerialis Driving the Dutch into the Rhine, from The War of the Romans Against th..., 1611 by Antonio Tempesta")
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Icones_Venantum_Species_Varias_-_(MeisterDrucke-1330270).jpg "Landscape with Bear Hunt (Hunting Scenes series) (Icones Venantum Species Varias Representantes series) by Egbert Jansz.")
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_(series_title)_-_(MeisterDrucke-1363809).jpg "Hunting Deer (Hunting Scenes, Part 3) by Antonio Tempesta")
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Faecvnda_qvam_sit_-_(MeisterDrucke-1336384).jpg "Soldiers Robbing Corpses on the Battlefield, Cavalry (series title) by Simon Frisius")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1363198).jpg "The Creation of Adam and Eve by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 12: Emperor Domitian on Horseback Facing Right from the")
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.jpg "Plate 9: The Romans Defeated by the Dutch Troops at Bonna, from The War of the Romans by Antonio Tempesta")
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.jpg "Plate 10: The Fall of Jericho, from")
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_-_(MeisterDrucke-1330447).jpg "Hercules Captures Cerberus (Herculean Themes) by Simon Frisius")
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