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.

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