Benozzo Gozzoli
1420-1497
Florentine Painter of the Early Renaissance
Stylistically influenced by the following painters - Masaccio, Sassetta, Fra Angelico
Education - apprenticed to Fra Angelico
Cause of Death - old age
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About the Artist
Benozzo Gozzoli was born in Italy in 1449. His people were impoverished tailors and cobblers. Young Benozzo had to fight for every crust of bread in his early life. From a young age he was admired for his quick wit and creative mind. Gozzoli's greatness derived from his ability to depict pious religious themes while retaining an expressive warmth in his art. Gozzoli made a conscious effort to create artworks that appealed to the uneducated peasant class as well as the clergy who looked for and found layers of meaning in his paintings. His paintings are overflowing with rich biblical symbolism and at the same time invite the viewer to uncover their own meaning and connection to the artwork. The ruling Church hierarchy and affluent merchants adored his sweet, lyrical style and the commissions rolled in. He was also awarded land and villas by the state. Gozzoli's shrewd business practices allowed him to live high on the hog until his death at the age of 77 . He is considered one the greatest Early Renaissance painters of all time.
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