Costanzo Angelini was an Italian painter, engraver, and restorer of the Neoclassical style. Born in Santa Giusta, Rieti on October 22, 1760, he died in Naples on June 22, 1853. While in Rome, he became a follower of Giovanni Volpato and Raffaello Morghen. When he moved to Naples in 1790, he became popular for his Neoclassic paintings.

Artistic Career

As a painter, Costanzo Angelini is known for having engraved the Greek Vases of the Hamilton collection (1795). He was patronized as a portrait painter by the aristocracy and court. In 1813, he became superintendent and restorer for the Museo Borbonico. Later, he became a professor of design with the Real Accademia delle Belle Arti of Naples and, in 1841, he was named their secretary. Notable pupils of Costanzo Angelini include Filippo Balbi, Michele de Napoli, and Giuseppe Marsigli. His son, Tito Angelini, became a sculptor who followed the Neoclassic-Romantic style of Antonio Canova. His daughter Teresa Angelini (born 1803) was also a painter.

Artistic Style and Movement

Costanzo Angelini's work is characterized by the Neoclassical style, which drew inspiration from classical art and culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome. This movement in Western decorative and visual arts around the end of the 18th century, as seen in the work of Jacques-Louis David and Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, emphasized the use of classical elements and a return to traditional techniques.

• Neoclassicism: This movement was characterized by a focus on classical forms, simplicity, and a sense of grandeur.
• Influence of Classical Art: Costanzo Angelini's work shows the influence of classical art and culture, with an emphasis on proportion, balance, and harmony.
• Use of Engraving: Angelini was known for his skill in engraving, as seen in his work on the Greek Vases of the Hamilton collection.

For more information on Costanzo Angelini and other Neoclassical artists, visit The Museum San Nicola da Tolentino (Venice, Italy) or explore the Neoclassicism movement on WahooArt. You can also learn more about other notable artists such as Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo Buonarroti, and Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino) on The greatest artists painters of all time.