Many things can be said about Benevenuto Cellini (1500-1571), an Italian artist who lived in the 16th century. According to his autobiography, he was involved in multiple violent events that forced him to flee multiple times. When he managed to escape prison in Rome he was hired by King Francis I of France. The Mannerist …
Benvenuto Cellini
The life of Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) was one of multiple ups and downs, mainly because of his short temper and often violent behavior. This makes it no surprise that he started writing his autobiography at the age of 58 as he had quite a several interesting stories to tell. He was also one of the …
If your patron is the Grand Duke of Tuscany and his predecessor had a monumental Renaissance statue dedicated to them, then you better make sure your work can at least hold a candle to the existing statues. That’s exactly what Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) must have thought when he earned a prestigious commission in the 1540s. …
One of the greatest artists of the Mannerist period also wrote an autobiography about his turbulent life. He also created some of the most remarkable sculptures and decorations for some of the most important people in Europe, including the King of France. Let’s take a closer at some of the most interesting facts about Benvenuto …