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Pietro Torrigiano

1472–1528

Portrait of Pietro Torrigiano

About

Pietro Torrigiano 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.

Notable works

Works in the collection

4 works

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