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Sandro Botticelli 1445–1510
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His hand moved with a specific, rhythmic grace. This precision allowed him to build up layers of tempera paint, which provided a way to render fine details and maintain a clear, bright color palette. For nearly three centuries, his paintings sat in quiet corners, overshadowed by the heavy presence of High Renaissance figures.
Where to see Walking through the halls of the Galleria degli Uffizi in Florence, one finds his most famous subjects.