EPISODE 100: Thug Life, Benvenuto Cellini (Part 2)
Jun 19, 2023
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Benvenuto Cellini, a Renaissance artist, lived a wild life filled with vengeance, summoning demons, the 48 Laws of Power, prison escapes, surviving poisonings, and encountering Perseus and Medusa. The podcast delves into his explosive passions, murders, disturbing sexual escapades, and tumultuous relationships while exploring the corruption of Renaissance police and the qualities of an ideal courtier.
Benvenuto Cellini was a colorful and explosive Renaissance artist known for his remarkable artworks and disturbing personal escapades.
Cellini's life was filled with vengeance, summoning demons, surviving poisonings, and escaping from prison.
Cellini navigated court life, facing betrayal, rivalries, and challenges as an artist.
Despite his controversial behavior, Cellini's talent and contribution to Renaissance art solidify his status as a significant figure in history.
Deep dives
Life in Renaissance Italy
Daniele Bolelli takes listeners on a journey through the impactful and intense moments of human history, filled with bravery, wisdom, passion, and larger-than-life characters.
Chalini's Life and Career
Benvenuto Chalini, a university history professor, writer, and martial artist, discusses the life of Benvenuto Chalini, the author of one of the craziest autobiographies of the Renaissance.
Chalini's Confrontations and Escapes
Benvenuto Chalini faces various confrontations, including murdering a man with a dagger, summoning spirits in the Colosseum, and fighting off robbers during his travels.
Chalini's Challenges at Court
Benvenuto Chalini navigates the challenging dynamics of court life, facing betrayal, rivalries, and challenges to his reputation and livelihood as an artist.
Chilini's adventurous life
Benvenuto Chilini, a renowned Renaissance artist, lived an incredibly adventurous and eventful life. From fighting pirates and escaping from prison to chasing away demons with explosive diarrhea, Chilini's life was full of bizarre and intriguing stories. He was not only a talented artist but also a skilled fighter and an unpredictable individual. Chilini's fame and success in the art world were overshadowed by his volatile personality, controversial behavior, and numerous controversies. Despite his flaws, Chilini left behind a lasting legacy through his remarkable artworks, including the famous statue of Persos with the head of Medusa.
Chilini's encounters with authority
Throughout his life, Chilini had frequent encounters with authority figures and the legal system. He faced accusations of various crimes, including sodomy and assault, and spent time in jail as a result. Despite his lawlessness, Chilini often managed to use his charm and artistic talents to navigate these situations and escape severe punishments. His ability to secure the patronage of powerful figures, such as the Medici family, also contributed to his survival and allowed him to continue pursuing his artistic career.
Chilini's artistic achievements
Amidst the chaos and controversy of his personal life, Chilini's artistic achievements are undeniable. He transitioned from being primarily a goldsmith to becoming a renowned sculptor, creating masterpieces that earned him recognition and praise from influential figures like Michelangelo. His works, including the iconic statue of Persos, showcased his exceptional skill and talent. Chilini's contributions to the art world, despite his tumultuous personal life, solidify his status as a significant figure in Renaissance art history.
“Brother, this is the greatest sorrow and the greatest trial that could happen to me in the whole course of my life. But don’t despair; before you lose sight of him who did the mischief, you shall see yourself revenged by my hand.” Benvenuto Cellini
“Folk too gathered round us, for it had become clear that our words meant swords and daggers.” Benvenuto Cellini
Italian artists from the Renaissance often lived lives that would make Biggie or Tupac blush. Born at a time and place when colorful individuals abounded, Benvenuto Cellini was the wildest of them all. He is remembered as one of the greatest artists of the era, and at the same time as a man of explosive passions, equally inclined to murder and disturbing sexual escapades. In this second episode: Cellini and his path to vengeance, summoning demons inside the Colosseum, the 48 Laws of Power at the court of the French King, escaping from prison, surviving poisonings, Perseus and Medusa, and much, much more. If you are looking for entertainment set in the Renaissance, you really can’t ask for anything better.
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