National Gallery Catalogues: The Sixteenth-Century Italian Paintings,

National Gallery Catalogues: The Sixteenth-Century Italian Paintings, Volume 1, provides a scholarly examination of the National Gallery in London's collection. This art history catalog focuses on artists active in Bergamo, Brescia, and Cremona, highlighting the artistic interaction between these cities and the influence of Venice. The text features prominent figures like Lorenzo Lotto, Moretto, and Moroni, alongside artists such as Bartolomeo Veneto and Callisto Piazza.

Author Nicholas Penny analyzes each painting through the lens of technique, materials, and iconography. This Italian painting reference includes detailed accounts of original patronage and the evolution of artistic taste over several centuries. A significant portion of the volume focuses on portraits, offering insights into period dress and furnishings. This comprehensive painting catalog concludes with an appendix regarding historic collectors and collections.