Definition

Proper noun * Benvenuto Cellini: An Italian sculptor, goldsmith, and writer of the 16th century, renowned for his skill in the Mannerist style and for his detailed autobiography.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The famous gold salt cellar was created by Benvenuto Cellini.
  • Benvenuto Cellini's autobiography provides a vivid picture of Renaissance Italy.
  • Scholars study the works of Benvenuto Cellini to understand Mannerist art.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to refer to his artistic style or legacy.
  • The intricate metalwork displayed a touch of Benvenuto Cellini.

Variants and Related Words

• Cellinian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Benvenuto Cellini or his work.
  • The statue exhibits Cellinian flair and complexity.

Synonyms

• The Florentine Goldsmith: A common epithet referencing his profession and city.
• Mannerist sculptor: A description of his primary artistic movement and craft.

Noun

1. Italian sculptor (1500-1571)