**early life and training**
gregorio di lorenzo, an italian sculptor, was born in florence in 1450. he trained in the workshop of
desiderio da settignano, where he absorbed characteristics common to the
rossellino brothers. this training laid the foundation for his future artistic endeavors.
**artistic contributions and documented works**
gregorio di lorenzo is documented in florence from 1455 to 1495. his works can be found in various museum collections, including those of the
pinacoteca civica in forlì (italy), the
columbia museum of art in columbia, sc, the
national gallery of canada in ottawa, the
national gallery of art in washington, d.c., the
national gallery of australia, and the louvre.
**influence and legacy**
gregorio di lorenzo's work had a significant impact on the development of italian renaissance sculpture. his style, characterized by the use of marble and the depiction of religious themes, influenced many artists who followed in his footsteps.
key points: - trained in the workshop of desiderio da settignano - documented in florence from 1455 to 1495 - works found in various museum collections worldwide - accepted as the
master of the marble madonnas **references and further reading**
