Francesco, Artist of Florence: The Man Who Gave Too Much

by Anita Mathias

Book Overview

In this lavishly illustrated book by Anita Mathias, Francesco, artist of Florence, creates magic in pietre dure, inlaying precious stones in marble in life-like "paintings." While he works, placing lapis lazuli birds on clocks, and jade dragonflies on vases, he is purely happy.

However, he must sell his art to support his family.

Francesco, who is incorrigibly soft-hearted, cannot stand up to his haggling customers. He ends up almost...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1781394172
• ISBN13: 9781781394175
• Release Date: February 2014
• Publisher: Benediction Classics
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 5.5" x 8.5"