Artist Birthdays November 17 โ BRONZINO
BRONZINO (November 17, 1503 โ November 23, 1572)
- Nationality: Italian
- Field: Painting
- Art Movement: Mannerism
- ARTiFact: The origin of Agnolo di Cosimoโs nickname, Bronzino (literally โbronze-coloredโ), is uncertain, but possibly derived from his dark complexion. It has been said that he suffered from Addisonโs disease, a condition which affects the adrenal glands and often causes excessive pigmentation of the skin.
- Notable Artwork (shown below): Venus, Cupid, Folly, and Time, circa 1545.
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