Francesco di Antonio del Chierico [SEP] place of death
Francesco di Antonio del Chierico
Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (1433–1484) was a manuscript illuminator of the early Renaissance period in Florence. Francesco began as a goldsmith before changing occupations to become a successful illustrator. He was one of the pupils of Fra Angelico and became famous for being Lorenzo de' Medici's favorite illuminator. He worked under some of the most prestigious patrons of the time, including Lorenzo de' Medici (otherwise known as Lorenzo the Magnificent), Piero de’ Cosimo de' Medici, Cosimo il Vecchio
Chierico
Chierico is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (1433–1484), Italian manuscript illuminator
- Odoacre Chierico (born 1959), Italian footballer and manager
See also.
- Monte Chierico, a mountain of Lombardy, Italy