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A soberly dressed man turns to look at us, his arm leaning on a large red book with gilded corner pieces and a central boss. Although the Latinised name ‘Leonardus Salvaneus’ was added to the portrait later, this may be a true record of his identity. The inscription on the ornate book translates as: ‘in addition the special rights of a citizen of Bergamo’. The book may concern the special rights granted in 1561 to the city of Bergamo by Venice, which ruled Bergamo at that time. The man probably played a part in negotiating Bergamo’s privileges. The picture is in poor condition. The black paint is particularly damaged and there are residues of old yellowing varnish in many areas. Some of the retouching – where the paint surface has been repaired in the past – has badly discoloured.
Title
Portrait of Leonardo Salvagno (?)
Date
about 1570-5
Medium
Oil on canvas
Measurements
H 100.6 x W 74.9 cm
Accession number
NG3124
Acquisition method
Layard Bequest, 1916
Work type
Painting
The National Gallery, London
Trafalgar Square, London, Greater London WC2N 5DN England
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