Cellini, Benvenuto
Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2009
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...Florence, the son of a musician; he studied music until his 15th year, when he was apprenticed...became known as the most skillful worker in metals of his day, producing medals, jewel settings, caskets, vases, candlesticks, metal plates, and ornaments. Imprisoned on...Florence (1545), remaining until his death. The decorative quality of his work...