Giovanni Francesco MAZZOLA, known as LE PARMESAN... Lot 20

Giovanni Francesco MAZZOLA, known as LE PARMESAN [Italian] (1503-1540) Recto: Study of a seated figure taken from the side Verso: Study of St. John the Baptist Pen and brown ink 16 x 12 cm Provenance: Albert Finot - Albert Finot (1853-1941), stamped lower left (Lugt n°3627) The study for a St. John the Baptist on the reverse is based on Raphael's model and was later used by the artist for his own St. John the Baptist. We would like to thank Professor David Ekserdjian for his help in drafting this notice. Expert: cabinet de Bayser