PONTORMO, Jacopo
(b. 1494, Pontormo, d. 1557, Firenze)

Portrait of Two Friends

c. 1522
Panel, 88 x 68 cm
Collezione Vittorio Cini, Venice

According to Vasari, this painting portrays the son-in-law of a certain Becuccio Bicchieraio and another person, both of whom were friends of the artist. It is a significant example of Italian portraiture.