PERUGINO, Pietro
(b. 1450, Citta della Pieve, d. 1523, Perugia)

Self-Portrait

1497-1500
Fresco, 40 x 31 cm
Collegio del Cambio, Perugia

Compared to the idealized depictions of classical heroes, Perugino's portrait is quite realistic and modest. His contemporary clothing, the bust format make it clear that he belongs to a different world than the one represented on either side.