Quick Facts About Benvenuto Cellini
- Born
- November 1, 1500
- Died
- February 13, 1571
- Nationality
- Duchy of Florence
- Profession
- Sculptor
- Notable works
- Vita di Benvenuto Cellini
- Known for
- Fontainebleau Nymph, Bust of Cosimo I, Ganymede with Eagle and Eaglet, Perseus with the Head of Medus, Cellini Salt Cellar
- Spouse
- Piera Parigi
About Benvenuto Cellini
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".
Biography source:
Wikipedia
