Sandro Botticelli ( Alessandro Filipepi * 1445 † 1510 )

Artist Sandro Botticelli

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Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi, known as Sandro Botticelli, was born on March 1, 1445, in Florence. His nickname "Botticelli" likely derives from his brother Giovanni's moniker. Initially, he trained as a goldsmith before turning to painting. Around 1465, he learned in the workshop of Fra Filippo Lippi, whose delicate style greatly influenced him. He probably later worked in Andrea del Verrocchio's workshop, where he might have come into contact with artists like Leonardo da Vinci.

In the early 1470s, Botticelli opened his own workshop in Florence and quickly established himself as a sought-after painter. He maintained particularly close ties with the Medici family, who supported him. For Lorenzo di Pierfrancesco de’ Medici, he created his most famous works: "Primavera" (1478) and "The Birth of Venus" (1482–1486). These paintings are among the most significant representations of the Renaissance, as they blend classical mythology with graceful figure composition and humanistic thought.

In addition to mythological themes, Botticelli also focused on religious depictions. Between 1481 and 1482, he worked in Rome on the Sistine Chapel, where he created several frescoes. These works demonstrate his ability for monumental composition and the integration of numerous figures into a dynamic narrative structure. Despite these successes, his art changed in the 1490s under the influence of the preacher Girolamo Savonarola, whose ideas inspired him to a stricter, religious visual language.

After Savonarola's fall in 1498, Botticelli's reputation declined as his style increasingly came to be seen as outdated. As Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael set new standards, Botticelli gradually fell into obscurity. His later years were marked by financial difficulties and waning artistic influence. Nevertheless, he continued to create works that focused heavily on spiritual themes.

Botticelli died in 1510 in Florence, impoverished and largely forgotten. It wasn't until the 19th century that his work was rediscovered and recognized as an outstanding example of the Italian Early Renaissance. Today, he is regarded as one of the most important artists in art history, particularly for his masterful line work, graceful figures, and the poetic atmosphere of his works.

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