Alessandro Allori

Italian painter and portrait artist

Alessandro Allori - Italian painter and portrait artist
Born

May 31st, 1535
489 years ago

Died

September 22nd, 1607
417 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Italy

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Born in Florence, a prominent painter during the Italian Renaissance, specialized in Mannerist style. Received training under prominent artists like Giorgio Vasari. Created highly detailed works that featured complex compositions and characterizations. Gained recognition for portraits that captured the essence of the subjects. Contributed to the decoration of various churches and palaces in Florence.

Executed famous works such as 'Allegory of Justice'

Created 'Portrait of a Young Man'

Contributed to the frescoes of the Palazzo Vecchio

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