Sandro Botticelli

Sandro Botticelli (1444-1510), Italian, born Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi, was a renowned painter of the Italian Renaissance from Florence. He is best known for masterpieces like “Primavera” and “The Birth of Venus,” which showcase his mastery of line and classical beauty. Invited by Pope Sixtus IV, Botticelli contributed frescoes to the Sistine Chapel in Rome. His work blends religious and mythological themes, reflecting the humanist ideals of the Renaissance. Although his fame waned after his death, the 19th-century Pre-Raphaelites revived interest in his art, restoring his reputation in the art world.