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).
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