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Federico Barocci
Federico Barocci (c. 1535 in Urbino – 1612 in Urbino) was an Italian Renaissance painter and printmaker. His original name was Federico Fiori, and he was nicknamed Il Baroccio. His work was highly esteemed and influential, and foreshadows the Baroque of Rubens.
Early life and training.
He was born at Urbino, Duchy of Urbino, and received his earliest apprenticeship with his father, Ambrogio Barocci, a sculptor of some local eminence. He was then apprenticed with the painter Battista Franco in Urbino.
Madonna of the Cat (Federico Barocci)
The painting titled Madonna of the Cat or Madonna del gatto was painted in 1575 by Federico Barocci. It is presently in the National Gallery of London.
History and Description.
The painting was made for Count Antonio Brancaleoni of Piobbico. Engravings of the painting appeared by 1577. 
The Holy Family, consisting of Joseph, Mary, a young John the Baptist, and a lactating infant Jesus, are portrayed in a domestic moment. John appears to be teasing the cat