_Johannes Stephen Calcar_ (Venetian: 1499-1546).
"In the year 1545 I became known to," says Vasari, "and
contracted much friendship with Giovanni Calcar, a Flemish
painter of great merit, who so successfully practised the
Italian manner that his works were not always perceived to be
those of a Fleming; but he died at Naples while still young,
and when the fairest hopes had been conceived respecting his
future progress." He worked first at Dordrecht; but in 1536
went to Venice, where he entered Titian's studio. He became a
good master, says Vasari elsewhere, "whether for large or small
figures, and in portraits was most admirable. By his hand--and
they must do him honour to all time--were the designs for
anatomical studies which the most admirable Andrea Vessalio
caused to be engraved on copper and published with his works"
(vol. v. p. 403).