"Ignaz Schmitt, Self-portrait By Sebastiano Del Piombo"
Ignaz Schmitt or Schmidt (1804-1880) German painter of portraits and genre scenes. Presumed self-portrait after Sebastiano Del Piombo "The Violinist". Great painter of the Italian Renaissance, Keeper of the Seals of the Papacy, influenced by Raphael and great friend of Michelangelo, first known as a musician. Oil on canvas of very fine workmanship titled on the back "Ignaz Schmitt made in Rome in 1837, very good state of conservation. Dimensions with black lacquered wooden frame H83.5 cm x W70 cm, dimensions without frame H70 cm x W55.5 cm. Shipping costs, contact us.