Pastel painting depicting a buttero knight, created by Giovan Francesco Gonzaga in the 1970s

Ø cm 38 h cm 44

Giovan Francesco Gonzaga was an Italian painter and sculptor, born in Milan in 1921 and passed away in the same city in 2007. His work, rich in expressiveness and a deep connection with the Italian artistic tradition, stands out for its versatility and for the ability to combine figurative and abstract elements.

Gonzaga's works are characterized by a strong emotional charge, which manifests itself through the use of intense colors and vigorous brushstrokes.
The artist addressed universal themes such as love, life, death, nature and spirituality, often drawing inspiration from Italian history and culture.
Gonzaga experimented with different artistic techniques, from painting to sculpture, through graphics. His work is characterized by a great variety of materials and supports.
The artist was influenced by great masters of the past, such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, but also by contemporary artists such as Lucio Fontana and Alberto Burri.