Giovanni maria Scupola or Scupula (active in Otranto around 1520)

Tempera or oil on wood, part of a tryptique.
Giovanni Maria Scupola was a Byzantine-inspired “Madonnaro” active in Otranto (Puglia), whose works are to be found in numerous institutions and private collections. His recognizable, original style makes him an endearing figure in 16th-century southern Italy.