Giorgio Gandini del Grano
(Parma, early 16th century – 1538)
The City of Parma presented to the Virgin
oil on panel prepared with canvas, 56 x 43 cm
PROVENANCE:
(Probably) collection of Francesco Baiardi, Parmigianino's patron and a collector of his work, first half of the 16th century, Parma;
Giuseppe Baldrighi collection, second half of the 18th century, Parma;
Duke Giacomo Melzi collection, Milan (purchased from Baldrighi in January 1800);
Gallarati Scotti collection, Milan (before 1896)