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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


