Benvenuto Cellini

April 7, 2019
In his 1885 publication recounting his exploration of the City of Florence, author Emilio Bacciotti, described Ulise Cambi, who died on April 7th, 1895, as “one of the old glories of the Academy of Fine Arts.” (p.29).

October 16, 2017
“Al ladro, al ladro!” (Stop thief!

May 20, 2017
Pietro Bembo (1470–1547), the son of diplomat Bernardo Bembo, was born on this day, 20 May.

February 13, 2017
Benvenuto Cellini died on 13 February 1571 in Florence.

November 3, 2016
Happy Birthday Benvenuto Cellini !

October 17, 2016
Sculptor Baccio Bandinelli was born on 17 October 1493 in the Tuscan village of Gaiole in Chianti.

September 22, 2016
Neo-Classical sculptor Ulisse Cambi was born in Florence on 22 September 1807.

September 25, 2015
Pope Clement VII, a key player in the historical and artistic events of the High Renaissance, died on 25 September 1534 in Rome.

February 13, 2015
Benvenuto Cellini died on 13 February 1571 at age 70.

January 22, 2015
The Italian banker and art patron Bindo Altoviti died on 22 January 1557 in his native Rome.