The Giacometti Family and Its Artists
The Giacomettis have been documented in the Bergell valley, particularly in Sopraporta, since as early as 1590. By 1875, the church records of Vicosoprano listed over 300 births under this surname.
This local family has produced figures who are well-known internationally, foremost among them their most famous artists.
A simplified family tree illustrating the family ties between the artists and the most famous members of the Giacometti family:
