Alessandro AlloriItalian, 1535–1607Dante and Vergilius on the Way to the Purgatory
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State Hermitage Museum
Saint Petersburg, Russia
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- 29 Aug 2026
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- Aug 30, 2026
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- ГЭ-3581
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Meanwhile, in the life of Alessandro Allori
The whole life31 May 1535
Born
1540 or 1541
His father's death and his upbringing with Bronzino
After the death of his father, the armourer Cristofano di Lorenzo, Alessandro is brought up and trained in art by the family friend Agnolo Bronzino, who, according to Vasari, regarded him as an adopted son. His father's death is dated to 1540 or 1541; later scholars consider mistaken the claim that Bronzino was his uncle.
1554–1560
A study trip to Rome
He goes to Rome with his brother Bastiano, where he joins the circle of Tuscan artists, studies the paintings of Raphael and admires the works of Michelangelo, whom he may have known.
18 January 1561
Bronzino's will in his favor
Bronzino makes his will, leaving his paintings, drawings, colors and everything concerning the art of painting to Alessandro Allori; in their last years the two worked and lived together in the same house.
18 October 1563
Consul of the Accademia del Disegno
Appointed consul of the Accademia del Disegno in Florence on 18 October, he holds the post until April 1564; he also takes part in preparing Michelangelo's funeral.
22 September 1607
Died
