Emilio Isgrò's Largest Engraving: Elite Edition of 36

Emilio Isgrò has unveiled his largest engraving to date, measuring 105×95 cm, which engages with Baldassar Castiglione's Renaissance work "Il Libro del Cortegiano" (1544). This piece features Isgrò's distinctive stamp cancellation and ant motifs, crafted by the renowned 2RCABAU – Centro Internazionale della Grafica d'Arte. A limited edition of 36 copies, along with 4 artist's proofs, is available solely through Sangallo Fine Art. Giorgio di Michele Marisi, the director, emphasizes that the artwork exemplifies Isgrò's celebrated erased book technique, utilizing both black stamp lines and natural insect elements. Isgrò selected this seminal Renaissance text to connect with Urbino, Castiglione's birthplace, where he established the Scuola di Cancellatura. The edition involved extensive technical research by 2RCABAU, known for collaborating with artists like Francis Bacon and Alberto Burri. Marisi advocates for art prints amid the Italian market's prejudices, referencing international exhibitions such as Germano Celant's 2012 "The small utopia. Ars multiplicata" at Fondazione Prada in Venice.