Giovanni Stradone ( 1911 - 1980 ) was an Italian painter. Giovanni Stradone s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 1566.58 USD for Passiflora in 2004 to 4558.13 USD for Il giardino di Marcello in 2005 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.