Angelo Sampietro: A Quiet Master of Ex Libris Art Angelo Sampietro (1956 – 2019) was an Italian artist whose singular contribution to the realm of printmaking lies primarily in his exquisite ‘Ex Libris’ – miniature bookplates bearing intricate engravings and woodcuts that serve as personal seals. Though he might not have commanded widespread fame, Sampietro cultivated a distinctive artistic voice that resonated within the European art community and secured him a respected place among contemporary Italian artists. Born in Milan, Sampietro's formative years instilled in him a deep appreciatio…