Angelo Bronzino, the pupil of Pontormo, is chiefly valuable for his portraits.
He was the favourite pupil of Pontormo, some of whose works, left unfinished, he completed.
Pontormo was one of the most original "characters" among those described by Vasari.
Although the scholar and follower of Pontormo, he also recals Michelangiolo to our recollection.
For the construction of each chariot an excellent architect was chosen; for their decoration the painter Pontormo was appointed.