Franciabigio

Place: Florence

Born: 1482

Death: 1525

Biography:

Franciabigio (1482 – January 24, 1525) was an Italian painter of the Florentine Renaissance. His true name may have been Francesco di Cristofano, however he also is referred to as either Marcantonio Franciabigio or Francia Bigio. He was born in Florence, and initially worked under Albertinelli until about 1506. In 1505 he befriended Andrea del Sart...