Baccio Bandinelli
Baccio Bandinelli was a Florentine artist born in 1493. He was the son of Michelangelo di Viviano, a goldsmith and jeweller. During his career, he used the names De' Brandini and De' Bandinelli, claiming descent from an aristocratic Sienese family. He received his initial training in his father's atelier and later studied with the sculptor Gian Francesco Rustici. His early work shows the influence of Sarto and Fra Bartolommeo, and he was a prolific draftsman throughout his life.
Biography
Bandinelli was known for his complex relationship with Michelangelo, whose work he both emulated and challenged. He sought to establish his own identity and status, often through the patronage of the Medici family. In the 1540s, he became a prominent figure in Medici art policy in Florence and Rome. He died in 1560, leaving behind a school of pupils that included Ammanati.
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