CLEAN : Botticelli painting expected to sell for record $80m

The video discusses the significance of Botticelli's art, particularly his rare portraits, and their impact on the art market. It highlights the Renaissance influence and humanism in his work, emphasizing the rarity and appeal of such masterpieces. The video also explores the historical context of Botticelli's paintings, including attempts to identify subjects with the Medici family, and the representation of Florentine society and classical learning.

What attempts have been made to identify the young man in the painting?

What is the significance of the earlier painting mentioned in relation to the main painting?