Andrea del Verrocchio

Verrocchio’ s workshop was the first one in Florence where oil-painting was systematically carried on. He also guided Florence landscape painting into new paths. In contrast to…more here

Benozzo Gozzoli

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…more here