The Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini (The Folio Society)

351 pp. Translated into English, with an introduction, by George Bull. Series of plates reproduced from coins, bronzes, and marble statues follows text. "Benvenuto Cellini (November 3, 1500 - February 13, 1571) was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, painter, soldier and musician , who also wrote a famous autobiography. He was one of the most important artists of Mannerism."