Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Four Seasons in One Head, c. 1590, National Gallery, Washington DC. (link)One o

Giuseppe Arcimboldo, Four Seasons in One Head, c. 1590, National Gallery, Washington DC. (link)

One of the most fascinating artists of the 16th century, it is not so easy to view an Arcimboldo in the United States. Which is why I was so excited when I spotted this painting at the National Gallery in Washington DC. It had been years since I had seen his work and I don’t remember encountering any on this side of the Atlantic. The National Gallery in Washington DC has a phenomenal collection of European art but this one alone is worth the visit.