Pietro Torrigiano | |
|---|---|
 Sculpture of Saint Jerome in Museum of Fine Arts of Seville | |
| Born | 24 November 1472 |
| Died | August 1528 (aged 55) |
| Movement | Florentine school |
Pietro Torrigiano (24 November 1472 – July/August 1528)[1] was an Italian Renaissance sculptor from Florence, who had to flee the city after breaking Michelangelo's nose. He then worked abroad, and died in prison in Spain. He was important in introducing Renaissance art to England, but his career was adversely affected by his violent temperament.
- ^ "Torrigiani, Pietro, or Pedro, or Petir or Torrigiano, Torregiani, Torrisano, Torrysany; also known as Piero di Torrigiano D'antonio". Benezit Dictionary of Artists. 2011. doi:10.1093/benz/9780199773787.article.B00184294. ISBN 978-0-19-977378-7.(subscription required)