Painting Under Pressure - Fame, Reputation and Demand in Renaissance Florence

In late 15th-century Italy, there was a growing demand for goods of all types, including art. This book shows how the increased desire for art objects exerted significant pressure on highly sought-after painters. It analyzes the lives and works of four artists: Alessandro Botticelli, Domenico Ghirlandaio, Filippino Lippi and Pietro Perugino.