Painter
Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine Renaissance painter known for linear compositions, religious paintings, portraits, and mythological works including The Birth of Venus and Primavera.
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Review key details about Sandro Botticelli's life, career, Florentine Renaissance context, major commissions, and the artistic traditions that shaped his work.
| Full name | Alessandro Filipepi, known as Sandro Botticelli |
|---|---|
| Born | 1445 · Florence |
| Died | 1510 · Florence |
| Nationality | Florentine |
| Associated period | Italian Renaissance |
| Paint medium | Traditional tempera |
| Other media | Drawing and related preparatory work |
| Common subjects | Religious scenes, portraits, classical mythology, allegory, and idealized figures |
| Notable works | The Birth of Venus, Primavera, Adoration of the Magi, and Portrait of a Youth |
Sources: National Gallery of Art, Uffizi Galleries: The Birth of Venus, Uffizi Galleries: Primavera, and National Gallery of Art: Portrait of a Youth.
See the paint types documented in Botticelli's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining each medium's properties, uses, and working characteristics.
Traditional tempera is an artist paint made by combining pigment with an emulsion binder. Egg yolk is the best-known traditional binder, but the broader tempera category can include other emulsion recipes, so a museum record that says only “tempera” does not always identify the exact binder.
See the surface types documented in Botticelli's work, with links to PaintZeal references explaining how each support behaves and is prepared for painting.
Wood is a natural, porous material with grain patterns and absorbency that vary by species and cut. Its surface may also contain knots, resin, or an existing finish.
Canvas is a woven fabric support used for paintings, banners, bags, décor, and other projects. Artist canvas may be raw, sized, acrylic-primed, oil-primed, or factory-coated, and each condition changes how paint absorbs and bonds.