Alessandro Cesati
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Alessandro Cesati (c. 1500-c. 1564), called "il Grechetto," was an Italian gem engraver and medalist who worked for the papal court. He created portrait medals and carved gems of extraordinary refinement for popes Paul III and Pius IV, and was considered one of the finest gem carvers of the Renaissance.
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About Alessandro Cesati
Cesati was one of the finest Renaissance gem engravers and medalists, creating portrait medals and carved gems for the papal court. His work rivals ancient Roman gem cutting in precision and beauty.
Cesati was active from around 1500 to 1564, working as a gem engraver and medalist for the papal court in Rome.
His Portrait of Philip II, King of Spain, dated 1555, is held by the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Cesati created portrait medals and carved gems for popes Paul III and Pius IV, earning him the nickname "il Grechetto."
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