Sandro Botticelli (c. 1445–1510), born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi, was a seminal figure of the Italian Early Renaissance, celebrated for his poetic and graceful paintings that blend classical mythology with Christian themes. A native of Florence, he trained under Fra Filippo Lippi and developed a distinctive style characterized by flowing lines, delicate figures, and a lyrical sense of movement. His most iconic works, The Birth of Venus and Primavera, both housed in the Uffizi Gallery, exemplify his mastery in portraying mythological subjects with elegance and symbolic depth. Botticelli also contributed to the decoration of the Sistine Chapel and produced numerous religious compositions, including altarpieces and tondos of the Madonna and Child. Despite a decline in popularity after his death, his work was rediscovered in the 19th century, and he is now recognized as one of the greatest painters of the Florentine Renaissance.