In this artwork, how is the Authorship and date discussed?
The painting is one of a number which have been attributed to both Antonio and Piero del Pollaiuolo, or to both working together. Francesco Albertini, writing in 1510, attributes this painting and others to Piero alone, but Giorgio Vasari, in his joint biography of the brothers, describes it and other works as collaborative efforts by them both. Bernard Berenson allowed that the painting was by all by Piero, whom he regarded as a much inferior talent, but to the design of Antonio.
In the 20th century it became usual to give Antonio the main share, but in recent years it has been ascribed to Piero alone by Aldo Galli. The Uffizi still attributes it to both brothers, but Galli's re-attributions have been accepted by other museums, such as the National Gallery for their Apollo and Daphne, which they now attribute to Piero alone.The cardinal died in 1459, construction of the chapel began in 1462, and an inscription on the walls records that it was completed in late 1466, presumably including the altarpiece.
Apollo and Daphne Uffizi Bernard Berenson National Gallery Piero del Pollaiuolo Giorgio Vasari Antonio Francesco Albertini