Lives of the most Eminent Painters Sculptors and Architects, Vol. 07 (of 10) / Tribolo to Il Sodoma

The work presents a sequence of concise biographies of Italian Renaissance painters, sculptors, and architects, each account outlining the artist's training, notable commissions, stylistic traits, and anecdotes about their methods and patrons. Entries span figures from Tribolo through Il Sodoma, discussing sculptural and architectural projects, altarpieces and frescoes, artistic rivalries and workshop practices, and include critical evaluations of techniques and finished works. Numerous plates and descriptive passages situate artworks in their original locations, while the narrative links artists to patrons and civic contexts, offering practical details about commissions, inscriptions, and the materials and devices used in gardens, fountains, and monumental sculpture.