This fine portrait is of "a very learned man," and an intimate friend of Lorenzo di Credi, who also, as Vasari relates, painted him. The background is studied from that in Leonardo's "Mona Lisa."
2492. VIRGIN AND CHILD WITH ANGELS ADORING.
Jacopo del Sellaio (Florentine: 1442-1493).
This painter is mentioned by Vasari as among the pupils of Fra Filippo Lippi. He worked in the manner of Botticelli, and No. 916 in our gallery is now ascribed to him.
2493. SALOME.
Sebastiano del Piombo (Venetian: 1485-1547). See 1.
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.