Mellan, ClaudeFrench, 1598–1688Vincenzo Giustiniani
Can I see it?
Not on view at present
Where is “Vincenzo Giustiniani” now? Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Not on view at present. Checked September 29, 2026.
National Gallery of Art
Washington, D.C., United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
- Checked
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
Details
- Accession number
- 1991.164.41
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- National Gallery of Art
- Image: National Gallery of Art — Museum open access
In the life of Mellan, Claude
The whole life1624–1636
Acquaintance with Poussin and Bernini
During his Roman years he became acquainted with outstanding artists: Nicolas Poussin, Pierre Mignard, Claude Lorrain, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
1624–1636 · Workplace
Rome
after 1631
Engravings for the "Galleria Giustiniana"
After 1631 he worked on engravings of antique statues from the collection of Marchese Vincenzo Giustiniani for the "Galleria Giustiniana"; the project was directed by Joachim von Sandrart.
![Ginevra de' Benci [obverse], Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1474/1478](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/8f29e3c9-a289-4d53-abf0-31a66e9e98fa/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
![Wreath of Laurel, Palm, and Juniper with a Scroll inscribed Virtutem Forma Decorat [reverse], Leonardo da Vinci, c. 1474/1478](https://api.nga.gov/iiif/ff62e8d0-45c4-498f-ad36-6358de827e04/full/!2400,2400/0/default.jpg)
