Cristofano di Papi dell’Altissimo: The Master of Habsburg and Ottoman Portraits Cristofano di Papi dell’Altissimo, a name perhaps less familiar than his contemporaries Bronzino or Pontormo, stands as a remarkably important figure in the vibrant tapestry of 16th-century Florentine art. Born around 1525 in Florence, Italy, and tragically dying in 1605, he carved out a distinctive niche for himself through his extraordinary skill in portraiture, particularly within the complex political landscape of Europe. His works are not merely representations of individuals; they’re meticulously crafted do…