Quattrocentisteria

Quattrocentisteria: How Sandro Botticelli Saw Simonetta in the Spring is a book written by Maurice Hewlett. The book is a historical fiction that tells the story of the Italian painter, Sandro Botticelli, and his muse, Simonetta Vespucci. The book is set in the 15th century during the Renaissance period in Italy. The story revolves around the relationship between Botticelli and Simonetta, who was a renowned beauty in Florence. The book explores the artistic process of Botticelli and how he was inspired by Simonetta's beauty to create some of his most famous paintings, including The Birth of Venus and Primavera. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the time, including the rivalry between the Medici and Pazzi families. The author weaves a tale of love, art, and politics, providing a vivid and detailed picture of Renaissance Italy. The title of the book, Quattrocentisteria, refers to the Italian word for the 15th century, which was a time of great artistic and cultural achievements.1898. Hewlett, English novelist, poet and essayist best known for his historical romances and travel books, writes a fictionalized account of Sandro Botticelli. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.