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Bronzino, Agnolo
1503–1572
Born: 1503, Florence
Died: 1572, Florence
Gender: male
Movements
Mannerism
Occupations
poet
architectural draftsperson
painter
Biography
Painter whose style dominated Florentine painting from 1530s-1560s. He was court artist to Cosimo I de’ Medici. Known for sophisticated style and extraordinary technical ability. Pontormo’s Mannerist style was the major formative influence on Bronzino’s art. Comment on works: History
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Notable Works
- Eleonora of Toledo
- Deposition of Christ
- Maria (di Cosimo I) de' Medici
- Cappella di Eleonora
- Portrait of Andrea Doria as Neptune
- Portrait of Eleanor of Toledo and her son Giovanni de' Medici
- Portrait of the Dwarf Nano Morgante
- Andrea Doria as Neptune
- Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence
- Martyrdom of Saint Maurice and the Theban Legion
