Classics Illustrated #38 [HRN 164]
"Adventures of Cellini (The Life of Benvenuto Cellini)" in Classics Illustrated #38 (1961) brings to life the flamboyant journey of a Renaissance artist who defies his father to pursue goldsmithing, then rises through sculpture, war, and scandal. A master of his craft, Cellini battles rivals in duels, endures repeated imprisonments, and dazzles popes, kings, and dukes with his unmatched talent—yet never finds the recognition he feels he deserves. The story, typeset with period-accurate lettering, captures his extraordinary life in vivid, dramatic detail.
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Cellini defies his father to learn the goldsmith's art, then sets forth on a career of goldwork, sculpture, and war. He fights frequent duels with those who thwart or insult him, winning them all. He is repeatedly jailed by those jealous of his success or angered by his independence, but is always freed on account of his manifest talents. Popes, kings, and dukes compete for his services, and his work, including the bronze Perseus in Florence, is always acclaimed as the most superb. Cellini excels in all that he does, though he is never rewarded as he considers adequate.
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