Jacopo del Sellaio (1441 - 1493)
1441Florence, Italy1493-11-21Florence, ItalyItaly
Jacopo del Sellaio
Jacopo del Sellaio was an Italian painter of the early Renaissance, active in his native Florence. His real name was Jacopo di Arcangelo. He worked in an eclectic style based on those of Botticelli, Filippino Lippi, and Domenico Ghirlandaio. The nickname Sellaio derives from the profession of his father, a saddle maker.
Today Sellaio is best known for paintings from the fronts of cassoni, or wedding chests. These often depict stories from ancient mythology, Roman history, or the Bible.
Date and place of birt: | 1441, Florence, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 21 november 1493, Florence, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XV century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art school / group: | Florentine School |
Genre: | Religious genre |
Art style: | High Renaissance, Renaissance |