Cellini
[chuh-lee-nee; Italian chel-lee-nee]
- Ben·ve·nu·to [ben-vuh-noo-toh, -nyoo-; Italian ben-ve-noo-taw] /ˌbɛn vəˈnu toʊ, -ˈnyu-; Italian ˌbɛn vɛˈnu tɔ/, 1500–71, Italian, metalsmith, sculptor, and autobiographer.
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Examples from the Web for cellini
Contemporary Examples
Before Cellini, memoirists tended to restrict themselves to professional accomplishments and philosophy.
There is no shortage of boasting in Autobiography, but Cellini is careful to attribute the praise to his patrons.
Cellini regularly kept young women in his home to serve as models.
“I am wreaking a double vengeance,” writes Cellini, barely suppressing a cackle.
Historical Examples
Working in this spirit, it is not so wonderful that Cellini should have been able to accomplish so much.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
Cellini was remarkable for his readiness and dexterity in handicraft.
Self-HelpSamuel Smiles
Through Gerald's mind, too, Cellini's daring adventures were passing.
Gerald FitzgeraldCharles James Lever
In the foreground it shines hard as the lines of an irradiated Cellini shield.
Vittoria, CompleteGeorge Meredith
The gem of his museum was the violin manufactured by Da Salo, and sculptured by Cellini.
Ole BullSara C. Bull
Cellini
- Benvenuto (benveˈnuːto). 1500–71, Italian sculptor, goldsmith, and engraver, noted also for his autobiography
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