While some of Mariotto Albertinelli’s paintings have been characterized as conservative in style, others exemplify the monumental classicism of the High Renaissance. According to Giorgio Vasari, Albertinelli enjoyed a worldly lifestyle and was known for his fondness for good food, drink, and female company. Financial difficulties led him to operate a tavern in addition to pursuing his artistic career. By the end of his life, he had accumulated debts, including one owed to Raphael. His wife, Antonia, whom he married in 1506, helped settle some of his outstanding obligations after his death.
