Portrait of Fra Gregorio Belo di Vicenza 1548

"Portrait of Fra Gregorio Belo di Vicenza" is a 1548 oil on canvas painting by the Italian Renaissance artist Lorenzo Lotto. The painting depicts Fra Gregorio Belo di Vicenza, a member of the Order of Friars Minor, wearing his brown habit and reading from a book. In the background, a small scene of the crucifixion of Christ is depicted. The portrait is known for its realistic detail and the psychological intensity of the sitter's expression. The painting, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, exemplifies Lotto's ability to capture both the physical and spiritual essence of his subjects.