Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini, celebrated Italian goldsmith (1500-1571), in which Cellini tells the story of his life and art and also depicts the manners and morals of both the rulers and their subjects in 16th Century Italy. This new edition includes new notes on the text and a chronology.

Benvenuto Cellini (1500-71) was a goldsmith and sculptor whose autobiography is one of the most vivid and interesting ever written. In it he describes artistic techniques such as bronze casting as well as a fascinating account of life and intrigue in 16th century Italy. This new translation is based on the latest critical edition of the text.

The autobiography of the Renaissance artist Bienvenuto Cellini. It not only describes his life at the Papal Court in Rome and at the Royal Court of France, but also records historical events such as the sacking of Rome in 1527. It also describes many of his contemporaries, including Michelangelo.