He also served the emperor Rudolf II, whom he painted as Vertumnus. and did a series on the "Four Seasons" which illustrates his tradition of using items like tree roots and dead frogs to replace facial features.
One of this painter's earliest commissions was working with Giuseppe Meda on frescoes for the Cathedral of Monza. In a self-portrait, the numbers "6" and "1" can be seen over each eyebrow, meant to state the painter's age. The most famous of his early stained glass window designs can still be seen in the Como Cathedral. Much of his most famous work occurred while serving as court painter for Maximilian II, whose chancellor Ulrich Zasius this artist depicted as a "Jurist." He also served the emperor Rudolf II, whom he painted as Vertumnus. and did a series on the "Four Seasons" which illustrates his tradition of using items like tree roots and dead frogs to replace facial features. FTP, name this possibly unstable Italian painter of the 16th century, who inspired Surrealist artists with his allegorical depictions of various heads.
One of this painter's earliest commissions was working with Giuseppe Meda on frescoes for the Cathedral of Monza.
Giuseppe {Arcimboldo} (or {Arcimboldi} )