Memoirs; Containing a Variety of Information Respecting the Arts, and the History of the Sixteenth Century. Now First Collated With the new Text of Gu

Written by the iconic renaissance artist and goldsmith Benvenuto Cellini, this memoir provides a vivid picture of life in 16th-century Italy. The author shares his experiences working for popes, kings, and other notable figures, as well as his musings on art, politics, and human nature.