A Florentine Artisan of Grace: The World of Jacopo del Sellaio Jacopo del Sellaio, a name perhaps less immediately recognized than those of his celebrated contemporaries like Botticelli or Ghirlandaio, nevertheless occupies a vital and enchanting niche within the vibrant tapestry of 15th-century Florentine art. Born in Florence around 1442, Jacopo emerged during a period of extraordinary artistic ferment, a time when the Renaissance was blossoming into full flower. While details surrounding his earliest training remain somewhat elusive, it is known that he entered the world of painting and b…