This entry details the life and artistic evolution of Sandro Botticelli, a prominent figure of the Italian Renaissance. Born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, he gained immense fame for his unique linear style and his contributions to the Sistine Chapel. The source highlights his transition from creating iconic mythological masterpieces, such as The Birth of Venus, to more austere religious works influenced by the preacher Savonarola. It also explores his personal history in Florence, his professional ties to the Medici family, and his lifelong fascination with Dante Alighieri. While his status faded after his death, the text explains how a 19th-century revival so ...