Painter
Sandro Botticelli
Sandro Botticelli was a Florentine Renaissance painter known for elegant line, graceful figures, religious paintings, portraits, and mythological works including The Birth of Venus and Primavera.
Sandro Botticelli quick facts
A concise reference for his life, work, and painting approach.
| 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.