Background
He was born in Florence in 1446 and is mostly known for his painting "Assumption of the Virgin" in the National, London showing the angelic hierarchy.
He was born in Florence in 1446 and is mostly known for his painting "Assumption of the Virgin" in the National, London showing the angelic hierarchy.
He established a workshop after a brief period as Neri di Bicci"s assistant which became renowned for its decorative works, a few of which can be seen in the cloistered church of Empoli. Some of Botticini"s works are said to be overshadowed by his Florentine contemporaries, such as Filippino Lippi and Botticelli, who often influenced Botticini"s works. He died in Florence.