804. MADONNA AND CHILD ENTHRONED.
Marco Marziale (Venetian: painted 1499-1507). See 803.
This picture was painted seven years later (1507) than 803, which it resembles in the bright mosaics of the vault and the interesting design on the robe of the bishop on the left. Notice the little angel playing the mandoline on the steps of the throne, characteristic of the earlier Venetian painters.
805. PEELING PEARS.
Teniers (Flemish: 1600-1694). See 154.
806. THE PROCESSION TO CALVARY.
Boccaccio Boccaccino (Cremonese: about 1460-1525).
Boccaccino was a native of Cremona, where many of his works are still preserved. "All that is best in his art," says Morelli, "he derived from the school of the Bellini." In the Venetian Academy is a beautiful "mystic marriage of St. Catherine" which is signed by him. He is a painter, says Kugler, "of very distinct individuality, and may be easily recognised by the peculiar type and expression of his figures, and especially by his women, who generally have much grace and beauty. One of his characteristics is a light-grey eye with a dark rim." This picture is "not characteristic of Boccaccino's manner, and is probably by another hand" (ii. 389).
For some remarks on the subject of this picture see under 1143.