Bertoldo di Giovanni
(1435–1491) Italian sculptor and medallist of the renaissance
Bertoldo di Giovanni (Italy, 1435–1491) is listed in the catalogue as a sculptor. By year of birth, Bertoldo di Giovanni belongs to the chapter ‘The Renaissance’ in this site’s history of art.
Bertoldo di Giovanni was born in Florence and died in Poggio a Caiano. Bertoldo di Giovanni studied under Donatello. Bertoldo di Giovanni worked in Rome, Padua, and Florence. The students included Michelangelo.
The best-known works include ‘Medal of the Pazzi conspiracy’, ‘Battle scene’, ‘Crucifixion relief’, and ‘Orpheus or Apollo’. The catalogue has 17 works by Bertoldo di Giovanni with free images. The dated works span the years 1468–1500. Works by Bertoldo di Giovanni are held by Sculptures in the National Gallery of Art and avdelningen för konstverk på Louvren.
Contemporary artists in the same chapter include Andrea Mantegna, Giuliano da Maiano, Andrea del Verrocchio, Niccolò dell'Arca, and Hans Memling.