Sandro Botticelli was a highly renowned Italian painter of the early Renaissance-era. He was born in Florence, although his exact date of birth remains unknown. Under the tutelage of Fra Filippo Lippi, Botticelli honed his artistic skills and went on to create many masterpieces that have withstood the test of time.
Botticelli was known for his mythological works, which include “The Birth of Venus” and “Venus and Mars.” He exuded exceptional technical prowess when painting flesh tones, which is exemplified in these iconic paintings. In addition to these classical works, he also created several religious artworks like “Primavera,” “Pallas and the Centaur,” and “Adoration of the Magi.”
Throughout his lifetime, Botticelli spent much time around Ognissanti church located within the neighborhood where he lived, worked, and eventually buried. His technique has been recognized by many esteemed art historians worldwide as flawless and refined, placing him as one of history’s prominent painters.
In conclusion, Sandro Botticelli is remembered for his immense contribution to Renaissance art set forth via numerous masterpieces that continue to awe generations after generations alike unto this day.
All Sandro Botticelli Artwork on Artchive
Artwork Name | Year | Medium |
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Paradise, Canto XXX | 1490 | |
Lamentation over the Dead Christ with the saints Girolamo, Pietro and Paolo | c.1490 - c.1492 | |
Primavera | 1478 - 1482 | Tempera on Panel |
The birth of Venus | 1483 - 1485 | Tempera on Canvas |
Primavera (detail) | 1478 - 1482 | Tempera on Panel |
DETAIL OF St. Augustine | c.1480 | fresco |
Giovanna degli Albizzi Receiving a Gift of Flowers from Venus | 1486 | Fresco, detached and mounted on Canvas |
St. Augustine | c.1480 | fresco |
The Madonna of the Magnificat | 1480 - 1481 | Tempera on Panel |
The Cestello Annunciation | c.1489 | Tempera on Panel |
Adoration of the Magi | 1482 | Tempera on Panel |
Fortitude | c.1470 | Tempera on Panel |
Portrait of a Young Man | c.1469 | Tempera on Panel |
The Mystical Nativity | c.1500 - c.1501 | Tempera on Oil on Canvas |
Venus and Mars | 1483 | Tempera on Panel |