Benvenuto Cellini

The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini

Benvenuto Cellini was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, draftsman, soldier, musician, and artist who also wrote poetry and a famous autobiography. He was one of the most important artists of Mannerism. He is remembered for his skill in making pieces such as the Cellini Salt Cellar and Perseus with the Head of Medusa.(Presentation available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.