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Allori, Alessandro

1535–1607

Nationality: Grand Duchy of Tuscany, Duchy of Florence
Born: 1535, Florence
Died: 1607, Florence
Gender: male

Movements

Mannerism

Occupations

fresco painter
designer
writer
painter

Biography

Florentine painter who was the adopted son of Agnolo Bronzino. His Mannerist style was influenced by his father as well as Michelangelo. His masterpiece is considered to be 'The Pearl Fishers' (ca. 1570). Comment on works: Religious; Portraits

Wikidata (CC0); Getty ULAN (ODC-By)

Notable Works

  • Time, Venus and Love
  • Ferdinando de' Medici Loggia
  • Miracle of Saint John Gualberto
  • Miracle of Saint Philip Benizzi
  • Visitation tapestry
  • Susanna and the Elders
  • Portrait of Bianca Cappello (front) and Allegory of Dream (versus)
  • Portrait of Bianca Cappello
  • Triumph of Caesar