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Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini
Benvenuto Cellini, translated by John Addington Symonds
Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini
Benvenuto Cellini, translated by John Addington Symonds
The autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), a renowned Florentine goldsmith, sculptor, and artist of the Renaissance. Cellini recounts his life from birth through his major artistic works, including his famous Perseus statue, his service under popes and dukes, his adventures and misfortunes, and his development as one of the greatest artists of his era.
Divisions
- Book I0 / 0
Cellini's early life, family background, apprenticeship as a goldsmith, and early career in Florence and Rome.
- Book II0 / 2
Cellini's continued work in Rome, service under Pope Clement VII, the Sack of Rome, involvement with necromancy, murders and feuds, and eventual service under Duke Cosimo.