"'marco d'Oggiono'. Magnifique Chef-d'œuvre De San Giovannino Created By A Pupil Of Léonard"
Marco D'Oggiono (Oggiono 1475-Mi 1524) in this superb painted panel, gives thanks to Maestro Leonardo, portraying a St. John with a vivid and intense expression, as only a true artist can convey. The character connections with other paintings depicting San Giovannino by D'Oggiono are evident, as well as the atmosphere, colorism and intensity of the scene pervade this painting with an all-Leonardesque magic.