Benvenuto Cellini
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For the Berlioz opera, see Benvenuto Cellini (opera).
"Cellini" redirects here. For other uses, see Cellini (disambiguation).
Benvenuto Cellini (/ˌbɛnvəˈnjuːtoʊ tʃɪˈliːni, tʃɛˈ-/, Italian: [beɱveˈnuːto tʃelˈliːni]; 3 November 1500 – 13 February 1571) 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".[2][3]
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Born | (1500-11-03)3 November 1500 |
Died | 13 February 1571(1571-02-13) (aged 70) Florence, Grand Duchy of Tuscany |
Resting place | Santissima Annunziata, Florence[1] |
Nationality | Italian |
Education | Accademia delle Arti del Disegno |
Known for | Goldsmith, sculptor, author |
Notable work | Cellini Salt Cellar |
Movement | Mannerism |
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