\paperw19995 \margr0\margl0 \plain \fs20 \f1 This work was painted by Parmigianino at the age of twenty-one and donated to Pope Clement VII. After a series of vicissitu
des it was acquired by Emperor Rudolf II. The artist has portrayed himself reflected in a convex mirror, which distorts his features. It is a clear indication of ParmigianinoÆs interest in optics and science.
