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Der Bildhauer und Goldschmied Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571) erzählt in diesem Werk sein Leben. Er berichtet über seine Kindheit und Jugend, über seine Laufbahn zuerst als Hornist, dann als Goldschmied und Bildhauer, über seine Freunde und Arbeitgeber, insbesondere dem Papst und dem König von Frankreich und schließlich auch über seine Gefangenschaft. Florenz, Rom und Paris waren sein Zuhause. Seine Hauptwerke waren das berühmte "Salzfass" und der "Perseus". 1728 gab es die erste Druckausgabe in italienischer Sprache. Die von Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ins Deutsche übersetzte Ausgabe mit einem von ihm verfassten Vorwort erschien im Jahr 1798.

Master Italian sculptor, goldsmith, and writer Benvenuto Cellini is best remembered for his magnificent autobiography. In this work, which was actually begun in 1558 but not published until 1730, Cellini beautifully chronicles his flamboyant times. He tells of his adventures in Italy and France, and his relations with popes, kings, and fellow artists.

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Benvenuto Cellini, the illustrious 16th-century Florentine goldsmith and sculptor. His legacy is not just defined by his breathtaking artworks, but also by his engaging autobiography, the Trattati. This remarkable work offers a rare glimpse into Cellini’s artistic journey, revealing the intricate craftsmanship behind his masterpieces, including the renowned salt cellar for King Francis I and the stunning bronze sculptures of Perseus and Medusa that adorn Florences Loggia dei Lanzi. With his unique storytelling flair, Cellini transforms what might ...

Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini is one of the most vivid and unusual memoirs of the Renaissance. Written by the celebrated Italian sculptor, goldsmith, and adventurer Benvenuto Cellini, this remarkable autobiography offers a firsthand account of a life filled with art, ambition, danger, rivalry, travel, and extraordinary self-confidence.Cellini takes listeners into the artistic world of sixteenth-century Italy, where powerful patrons, wealthy courts, religious authorities, and rival craftsmen competed for influence and prestige. His story moves through Florence, Rome, Paris, and other ...

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of the Renaissance through the captivating lens of "Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini Vol 1." This podcast invites listeners to explore the rich and tumultuous life of Cellini, a masterful goldsmith and sculptor whose experiences reflect the complexities of his time. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of autobiographical tales that reveal the intersection of art, passion, and the human spirit. Through Cellini's energetic prose, listeners encounter a world filled with intrigue, personal rivalries, and the ...