Bertoldo di Giovanni

Bertoldo di Giovanni (1435–1491) was an Italian sculptor and medalist.

Also recorded as di Giovanni Bertoldo; Bertoldo Di Giovanni; Bertoldo.

Bertoldo di Giovanni in brief

Born
1435
Died
1491
Known for
sculptor and medalist
Place of birth
Florence
Contents

Overview

Born at Florence in 1435, died at Poggio a Caiano in 1491.

In detail

training under Donatello is recorded. Michelangelo is recorded as having studied under Bertoldo di Giovanni. the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is art of sculpture and medal-engraving.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Rome, Padua and Florence.

Works named in the authority record are Medal of the Pazzi conspiracy, Battle scene, Crucifixion relief and Orpheus or Apollo.

Work by Bertoldo di Giovanni is recorded in the collections of The Frick Collection, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Bargello National Museum.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  1. 1.

    “Bertoldo di Giovanni”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q828363: Bertoldo di Giovanni

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