Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi
- 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.
- Nicknamed "Botticelli," the exact origin of which is debated (potentially from an older brother).
- Initially trained as a goldsmith.
- Apprenticed to Fra Filippo Lippi around 1460.
Career and Major Achievements
- Opened his own workshop in Florence in the late 1460s.
- Became one of the most sought-after painters in Florence under the patronage of the Medici family.
- Worked on the Sistine Chapel frescoes in Rome (1481-1482).
- His style is characterized by elegance, grace, and linear beauty.
- Experienced a period of religious fervor influenced by Savonarola in the 1490s.
Notable Works
- Adoration of the Magi (c. 1475)
- Primavera (c. 1482)
- The Birth of Venus (c. 1486)
- Illustrations for Dante's Divine Comedy
- Frescoes in the Sistine Chapel
Legacy and Impact
Sandro Botticelli's work represents a peak of Early Renaissance art. His influence is evident in subsequent generations of artists. Information regarding Sandro Botticelli biography wikipedia wikipedia can provide further context of his artistic evolution.