The Life of Sandro Botticelli Sandro Botticelli lived his life within the narrow, busy streets of Florence, Italy. Born Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi around 1445, he was the son of a tanner. His family lived in the neighborhood of Ognissanti, a place he remained close to throughout his years. He eventually became known by the name Botticelli, a nickname taken from the word botticello, which refers to a small wine cask or lit…