Marcantonio Michiel

Marcantonio Michiel ( Marc Anton Michiel or Marco Antonio Michiel ) (* 1484, † 1552) was a Venetian nobleman. His records to artists, artworks and galleries of his time represent an important art historical source

Life and work

Marcantonio was the son of the Venetian patrician Vittore di Michiel and Paola di Silvestro Pessina, not descended from a patrician family. On May 23, 1528, he married Maffea di Maffeo Soranzo. With her he had at least five sons.

In 1525 Marcantonio was accused of having attacked and robbed of his cousin. The court found him guilty. He had to pay a heavy fine and could not accept any government duties for one year. The contiguous with the condemnation loss of honor forbade Marcantonio promotion to higher offices, but which he found more time to form themselves culturally and to operate as an art collector.

He made demonstrably 1521-1543 notes ( Notizia d' opere del disegno) works of art from collections in Venice, Padua, Milan and other northern Italian cities. Michiel died on May 9, 1552 Venice, and was buried in the church of San Lorenzo. His " Notizia d' opere del disegno " was edited in the 19th century by Theodor von Frimmel and " The Anonimo Morelliano " published together with a translation into German under the title. Especially the Giorgione research benefited from the notes Michiels.

Secondary literature

• Fletcher, Jennifer, " Marcantonio Michiel: His Friends and Collection", in: The Burlington Magazine 123 (1981), 453-467.

• Benzoni, Gino: Michiel, Marcantonio, in: Biografico Dizionario degli Italiani, vol 74, 2010.

Footnotes

• Author
• Person (Venice)
• Historical person (Italy )
• Born in 1484
• Died in 1552
• Man