Christopher Columbus, Ridolfo del Ghirlandaio, circa 1520

This portrait was executed in the first half of the sixteenth century, after the death of columbus. It is displayed in a showcase of the museum of the sea and navigation of genoa, "it padiglione del mare e della navigazione. " the artist, ridolfo ghirlandaio, was the son of domenico ghirlandaio. He is also known as ridolfo bigordi. Ghirlandaio never lived in spain and it is unlikely that he ever met with the admiral. Object Type: painting. Date: circa 1520. Medium: painting. Collection: Galata Museo del Mare. Ridolfo Ghirlandaio Columbus