213. Follower of Cesare da Sesto (Sesto Calende 1477-1523 Milan), late 16th century Madonna dell'Albero oil on panel oil on panel 47.4 x 38.4cm (18 11/16 x 15 1/8in). Provenance Private Collection, Italy The present painting is based on one of the original versions of Madonna dell'Albero by Cesare da Sesto, now housed at the Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan (inv. nap. 962; Reg. Cron. 326). For further details on the other versions, see M. Carminati, Cesare da Sesto 1477-1523, Rome, 1994, pp. 176-179. This work beautifully depicts the Madonna and Child beneath a tree, a symbol of the Tree of Life. The composition reflects Cesare da Sesto's deep connection to Leonardo da Vinci's style, characterised by soft chiaroscuro and tender, delicate figures.