arcimboldo, giuseppe (1527-1593)(rust.)

His inventive use of objects and nature in faces was so ahead of its time. I wonder what influences or experiences led him to this surreal style.

His portraits feel almost whimsical, yet they served as serious allegories in Renaissance art. How do readers interpret the tone of his work?

Given limited biographical details, do you think knowing more about his background would change how we see his paintings?