Mattia Preti (attributed To) ( 1613 - 1699 ) was an Italian painter. Mattia Preti (attributed To) s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 20088.73 USD for Saint John the Baptist in 2005 to 46875 USD for DIOGENES WITH HIS LANTERN, IN SEARCH OF AN HONEST MAN in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.