The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini

Benvenuto Cellii wrote, that the world might know after he was dead, what a fellow he had been; what great things he had attempted, and against what odds he had carried them through. Cellini was one of the most respected sculptors of his time, as well as a noted lover and all-around genius. This amazing autobiography describes his work, his associates, and his turbulent life, including the darker side of this pugnacious and self-willed artist. This New Albion Press edition features color photographs of Cellini's notable works, and portraits of Cellini and many of his famous contemporaries. It can be annotated, highlighted, and searched by the reader.