Daniele da Volterra
Italian painter, sculptor (circa 1509–1566) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Daniele Ricciarelli (Italian: [daˈnjɛːle rittʃaˈrɛlli]; c. 1509 – 4 April 1566), better known as Daniele da Volterra (/voʊlˈtɛrə/, Italian: [daˈnjɛːle da (v)volˈtɛrra]), was a Mannerist Italian painter and sculptor.
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Daniele da Volterra | |
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Born | c. 1509 |
Died | 4 April 1566(1566-04-04) (aged 56–57) |
Nationality | Italian |
Known for | Painting |
Movement | Mannerist |
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He is best remembered for his association with Michelangelo. Several of Daniele's most important works were based on designs made for that purpose by Michelangelo. After Michelangelo's death, Daniele was hired to cover the genitals in his Last Judgment with vestments and loincloths. This earned him the nickname Il Braghettone ("the breeches maker").