botticelli

/bɒtɪˈtʃɛli/

Definitions

1. noun

an Italian painter of the Early Renaissance, particularly famous for his depiction of the ‘Birth of Venus’.

“The art museum had a collection of Botticelli’s most famous works.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the style of Sandro Botticelli.

“The Botticelli-style frescoes in the chapel were exquisite.”

Synonyms

  • italian
  • renaissance
  • sandro

Antonyms

  • baroque
  • modern