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Benvenuto Cellini | |
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 Bust of Benvenuto Cellini on the Ponte Vecchio, Florence | |
| Born | 3 November 1500 |
| Died | 13 February 1571 (aged 70) Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany |
| Resting place | Santissima Annunziata, Florence[1] |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Education | Accademia delle Arti del Disegno |
| Known for | Goldsmith, sculptor, author |
| Notable work | Cellini Salt Cellar |
| Movement | Mannerism |
Benvenuto Cellini (/ˌbɛnvəˈnjuːtoʊ tʃɪˈliːni, tʃɛˈ-/, Italian: [beɱveˈnuːto tʃelˈliːni]; 3 November 1500 – 13 February 1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, and author. His best-known extant works include the Cellini Salt Cellar, the sculpture of Perseus with the Head of Medusa, and his autobiography, which has been described as "one of the most important documents of the 16th century".[2][3]
- ^ Eve Borsook. The Companion Guide to Florence. 5th ed. Harper Collins 1991.
- ^ The Concise Columbia Encyclopedia (3rd ed.). Columbia University Press. 1994. p. 155. ISBN 0-395-62439-8.
- ^ "Benvenuto Cellini summary". Britannica.com. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
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