The Life of Benvenuto Cellini V1 is a book written by Robert H. Hobart Cust that details the life of the famous Italian artist and goldsmith, Benvenuto Cellini. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Cellini's life, including his childhood, his apprenticeship with a goldsmith, his travels throughout Italy, France, and Spain, and his work for various patrons, including popes and kings.The book also explores Cellini's personal life, including his relationships with women and his involvement in several duels and brawls. Cust draws heavily on Cellini's own writings, including his famous autobiography, to provide a vivid and detailed account of the artist's life.Throughout the book, Cust provides historical context and background information to help readers better understand the political and cultural climate of the time. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs of Cellini's artwork, as well as portraits of the artist himself.Overall, The Life of Benvenuto Cellini V1 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most fascinating and influential artists of the Renaissance period.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.