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Benozzo Gozzoli
Early Life and Training Benozzo Gozzoli, born circa 1420 in Florence, Italy, descended from a family of prosperous farmers—a lineage that instilled in him an appreciation for meticulous craftsmanship and detailed observation. His father was a doublet maker, providing him with invaluable experience in manipulating fabrics and achieving textural harmony – skills that would later translate into his distinctive artistic style. While precise
details about his formative years remain elusive, Gozzoli’s early training centered around the tutelage of Fra Angelico, arguably Florence's most celebrated painter of the Early Renaissance. This influential mentorship profoundly shaped his artistic sensibilities, exposing him to Angelico’s refined aesthetic and fostering a dedication to capturing spiritual beauty with unparalleled precision. Notably, Gozzoli’s initial works mirrored…