It’s a Rosso not a Michelangelo (But it’s Still Fabulous!)

#antique It’s attributed to Michelangelo but Sotheby’s Specialist Cristiana Romalli instantly recognised this as much later addition. Who though was this stunning little drawing - anonymously submitted via Sotheby’s online Request An Estimate tool - by? In this First Look, find out how Cristiana discovered the origins of the work in the writing of 16th century biographer Giorgio Vasari, and the fascinating story of how it owes its existence to one artist’s generosity to his less-skilled friend. ‘The Visitation’ by Rosso Fiorentino is a highlight of our upcoming sale Old Master Drawings and British Works on Paper (4 July | London).