The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini

Good Condition. Wear and tear on dust jacket. Small inscription on cover page. Otherwise excellent condition. Please see photos for visual details. The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (1960) is the classic memoir of Benvenuto Cellini, one of the most celebrated and colorful artists of the Italian Renaissance. Published by Random House, this enduring edition presents Cellini's vivid firsthand account of his remarkable life as an artist, goldsmith, sculptor, and adventurer. Written in the sixteenth century, Cellini's autobiography offers an unparalleled glimpse into Renaissance Italy, recounting his artistic commissions, relationships with popes and princes, rivalries with fellow artists, and dramatic personal exploits. The narrative provides invaluable insight into the creative world of Florence, Rome, and the French court while documenting the making of masterpieces such as the famous bronze Perseus with the Head of Medusa.