Antonio del Pollaiolo attributed as author of Tavola Strozzi in Naples

A recent study asserts that the Tavola Strozzi, a painting from the 15th century housed at Museo San Martino in Naples, was created by Antonio del Pollaiolo. Rediscovered in Florence by Corrado Ricci in 1901, this artwork illustrates Naples circa 1470, commemorating Ferrante d'Aragona's triumph over the Angevins in 1465. Commissioned by Filippo Strozzi as a present for King Ferrante, it initially displayed flat Neapolitan rooftops, which were later altered to Florentine style at Strozzi's behest. The researcher posits that Pollaiolo was an exceptional painter, cartographer, and architect, fusing Albertian concepts with Flemish influences. Supporting evidence includes a bird's-eye perspective aligned with Pollaiolo's style and connections to Jacopo de' Barbari's Veduta della Catena. The study concludes that the painting should be relocated to Museo di Capodimonte.