Name: Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi (Sandro Botticelli)
Birth-Death Dates: 1445-1510
Location: Florence

Personality Traits: Sensitive, imaginative, passionate, devoted
Marital Status: Never married, rumored to have been in love with Simonetta Vespucci, a noblewoman who was a muse for many of his works
Intriguing Personal Details: Deeply influenced by the Medici family, both in patronage and personal relationships

Art Style: Early Renaissance
Subjects: Mythological themes, religious scenes, portraits
Education/Background: Apprenticed under Fra Filippo Lippi, studied under Andrea del Verrocchio
Mentors and Influences: Fra Filippo Lippi, Andrea del Verrocchio, the Medici family
Esteem During Lifetime: Highly esteemed by the Medici and other patrons, but his reputation waned after his death
Major Works: The Birth of Venus, Primavera, Adoration of the Magi

Inspirations: Classical mythology, Christian themes, Neoplatonism, human beauty
Legacy: Revered for his lyrical and graceful style, influencing future generations of artists and remaining iconic in art history
Fun Facts: His works were largely forgotten after his death until rediscovered in the 19th century; the Medici family played a significant role in his career, providing patronage and inspiration