2494. AN ITALIAN GENTLEMAN.
Cariani (Bergamese: about 1480-1541). See 1203.
A vigorously-painted portrait of a personage of some importance or self-importance; perhaps, as the official catalogue suggests, "the principal citizen of some provincial town." His robe is of gold brocade, and he handles his gold chain. It may be a view of his town that is shown through the open window.