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Benvenuto Cellini
AuthorBooks · Second hand1500-1571
Benvenuto Cellini 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".
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Birth
1500
Death
1571
First book
1806
Years writing
220
Benvenuto Cellini was a multifaceted Florentine artist who excelled in sculpture, goldsmithing, and writing.
His masterpiece, Perseus with the Head of Medusa, is one of the most recognized icons of Renaissance sculpture.
Beyond his artistic work, Cellini left a fundamental literary legacy with his autobiography, Vita di Benvenuto Cellini.
His talent as a jeweler and silversmith allowed him to work for the most important courts in Europe, including that of France.
Throughout his life, Cellini explored diverse creative disciplines, from technical architecture to music.