GHIRLANDAIO, Domenico
(b. 1449, Firenze, d. 1494, Firenze)

Angel Appearing to Zacharias (detail)

1486-90
Fresco
Cappella Tornabuoni, Santa Maria Novella, Florence

On the left is the fine world of contemporary Florentine culture. "... These were the most learned Florentines of the day, namely Marsilio Ficino in a canon's dress; Cristofano Landino next, in a red mantle and a black ribbon round his throat; Demetrius the Greek in the middle, turning round and lifting his hand slightly; Angelo Poliziano, all full of life and energy" (Vasari).