Cristofano Robetta
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Cristofano Robetta (1462–1535) was an Italian artist,
goldsmith A goldsmith is a Metalworking, metalworker who specializes in working with gold and other precious metals. Modern goldsmiths mainly specialize in jewelry-making but historically, they have also made cutlery, silverware, platter (dishware), plat ...
, and engraver.''Cristofano Robetta''
artcyclopedia.com Robetta was a Florentine "who made some rich, intricate engravings in the fine manner".Hind, Arthur M. ''Early Italian Engraving, a Critical Catalogue''. vol. 1. London: 1938 He often made engravings which replicated paintings others had done, some of which preserved works that had otherwise been destroyed. Some of his works reside at the
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and the
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1462 births 1535 deaths Artists from Florence Italian goldsmiths Italian engravers {{Italy-engraver-stub