Alessandro Allori Bronzino

Alessandro Allori painted dignified portraits of powerful Italians in the late 1500s. A standout is the formal “Cosimo di Medici,” capturing the ruler in rich velvet and fur against a dark ground. Look past the lace ruffles and you’ll spot how the light picks up the fabric’s pile, making the sitter almost feel three-dimensional. Next tap the dark coat to see how shadows and highlights team up.