Alessandro Sani (Italian, 1856 – 1927), Monk and Chef, oil on canvas
Allesandro Sani was a prolific nineteenth century Italian genre painter who lived in Florence. Many of his paintings are comic depictions of domestic scenes. Other works by Alessandro Sani include: The Tasting, Off to Market, On Market Day, A Gift from Grandpa, Inspecting the Meal, The Mandolin Lesson, Checkmate, The Favorite Dish, A Game of Chess, Soldiers and Hostess, Promises, and The Visit to the Nurse. (La tentazione, completed in 1879; Una lezione di mandolino; Scacco matto; Il piatto favorito; Una partita a scacchi; Soldati e Ostessa; Un cercatore mal capitato; Le promesse; La visita alla balia; Il saggio del vino)
