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benedetto da maiano
Renaissance
Renaissance

benedetto da maiano

Born 1446 Died 1497

A Sculptor of Grace: The Life and Art of Benedetto da Maiano Benedetto da Maiano, born in the idyllic Tuscan village of Maiano in 1446, emerged from a family deeply rooted in the artistic traditions of Florence. His father, Stefano da Maiano, was a respected sculptor, and it was within his workshop that Benedetto received his initial training, laying the foundation for a career that would see him become one of the most sought-after sculptors of the Early Renaissance. Unlike many artists who apprenticed under established masters in bustling city centers, Benedetto’s early education took place…

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