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The paintings of this Master of the Renaissance were forgotten for centuries until an artistic group revived his oeuvre in England. Sandro Botticelli (1445-1510) was an Italian artist from Florence who spent most of his life in his home city (although he produced some famous works in Rome as well). His style can be described …

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Little is known about the true identity of the depicted woman in a portrait believed to be by one of the greatest Renaissance artists in history. There is, however, an inscription within the composition of the work that might hint at who this woman really is. Let’s take a closer look at some of the …

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Roman mythology has been an important source for artists for many centuries. The Renaissance marked a rebirth of interest in classical mythology. It’s not surprising that one of the most famous Renaissance paintings in history depicts a Roman goddess. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about The Birth of …

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