The Portrait of a Young Man with a Book by Parmigianino is our Artwork of the Month for May 2021.

The painting is a treasure of the Gallery’s collection and a significant example of the work of this great artist. It is also a personal favourite of Anne Hall, a previous chairman of the Friends, who discusses it here.

Parmigianino (1503-40), Portrait of a Young Man with a Book, c.1530, oil on canvas
Image courtesy of York Museums Trust :: https://yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk :: Public Domain