Sandro Botticelli

Sandro Botticelli, born in 1445 in Florence and died in 1510 in Florence, was an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance. Renowned for his mythological and religious works, Botticelli's paintings, such as 'The Birth of Venus' and 'Primavera,' are admired for their graceful figures and use of color. Influenced by classical antiquity and contemporary humanist thought, his technique was characterized by a linear elegance and poetic beauty. Botticelli's career flourished under the patronage of the Medici family, making him a pivotal figure in the Italian Renaissance.