The New International Encyclopædia/Caroto, Gian Francesco

CAROTO, kà-rō'tô, Gian Francesco (1470- 1546). An Italian painter, born in Verona. He studied under Mantegna, whom he surpassed in majesty and harmony. His later works, which are said to imitate the manner of Leonardo, are severe in outline, but warmly colored. Most of his works are found in Verona, where the best-known is his series of pictures on the "History of Tobias," in Sant' Eusemia.