(c. 1445–1510), universally known as Sandro Botticelli , was a master of the Italian Early Renaissance. His real name often surprises modern audiences, but it is the pseudonym "Botticelli"—meaning "little barrel"—that became synonymous with the linear grace and ethereal beauty of the Florentine "Golden Age". Key Aspects of His Career
: An iconic tempera painting depicting the goddess Venus emerging from the sea; it is considered the epitome of Renaissance beauty. alessandro di mariano dei filipepi
Botticelli is most famous for several works housed today in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence: Key Aspects of His Career : An iconic
: Notable for including what is believed to be a self-portrait of Botticelli looking directly at the viewer. : Much of his success was tied to
: The nickname was inherited from his older brother, Giovanni, who was called Botticello (small barrel), likely due to his physique or fondness for drink.
: Much of his success was tied to the Medici family , particularly Lorenzo the Magnificent. He was their favored painter, creating works that combined classical mythology with complex Neoplatonic philosophy.
: In the early 1480s, Pope Sixtus IV summoned him to Rome to join a team of elite artists—including Perugino and Ghirlandaio—to paint frescoes such as The Trials and Calling of Moses on the chapel walls. Masterpieces