Luigi Prinotto

Place: Torino

Born: 1685

Death: 1780

Biography:

Luigi Prinotto was an Italian ebanist and intarsiatore who specialized in the production of richly adorned furniture with intricate inlays, some of which were worked in very small dimensions. His works, composed with refined craftsmanship, were characterized by a fastidious elegance while remaining rooted in traditional styles.

Early Life and Career

Prinotto was active in Turin from 1712 to 1780 and was appreciated by the court, although he never held the position of ebanista del re, which was instead held by Pietro Piffetti. Despite this, Prinotto's work was highly regarded and he was commissioned to create a desk with intarsio scenes of the 1706 siege of the Royal Palace of Turin, which is now in the collections of the Galleria Sabauda.

Notable Works

Some of Prinotto's notable works include furniture for Palazzo Madama in Turin, including a cornice in wood and mother-of-pearl from 1722 and a marquetry chest from 1730. These pieces are now in the collections of the Museo Civico d'Arte Antica in Turin. Key aspects of Prinotto's work include his use of intricate inlays and his ability to balance elegance with traditional styles. His furniture pieces are considered some of the finest examples of Italian craftsmanship from the 18th century.

Legacy

Prinotto's legacy can be seen in the many museums and collections that house his works, including the Pinacoteca di Vicenza and the Biblioteca Comunale Castelfiorentino. His work continues to inspire artists and furniture makers to this day.

• Visit the Luigi Prinotto page on Wikioo.org to learn more about his life and works.
• Explore the Galleria Sabauda and Museo Civico d'Arte Antica collections on Wikioo.org to see more of Prinotto's furniture pieces.
• Read about other Italian artists, such as Tiziano Vecellio (Titian) and Giuseppe Penone, on Wikioo.org.