Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi (Sandro Botticelli)
- Born:
- c. 1445, Florence, Republic of Florence
- Died:
- May 17, 1510, Florence, Republic of Florence
- Nationality:
- Florentine (Italian)
- Profession(s):
- Painter of the Early Renaissance
Early Life and Education
- Born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi in Florence.
- Nickname "Botticelli" possibly derived from a family member or his older brother, a goldsmith.
- Early training as a goldsmith before apprenticing as a painter.
- Studied under Fra Filippo Lippi.
Career and Major Achievements
- Established his own workshop in the 1470s.
- Patronized by the Medici family, one of the most powerful families in Florence.
- Worked on frescoes in the Sistine Chapel, Rome (1481-1482).
- Developed a distinctive lyrical and elegant style.
- His style moved away from the realism that had been developing in Florentine painting.
- One might consult 'sandro botticelli biography wikipedia wikipedia' for further detailed analysis of the scholarly debate surrounding his works.
Notable Works
- Primavera (c. 1482)
- The Birth of Venus (c. 1486)
- Adoration of the Magi (c. 1475)
- Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
Legacy and Impact
Sandro Botticelli is remembered as one of the most important painters of the Florentine Renaissance. His lyrical and elegant style, as well as his mythological and allegorical subjects, continue to inspire artists and captivate audiences worldwide. His works exemplify the intellectual and artistic ferment of Renaissance Florence.