Name: Fra Filippo Lippi
Birth-Death Dates: 1406-1469
Location: Florence, Prato, Spoleto

Personality Traits: Charismatic, unconventional, passionate, devout
Marital Status: Never married (due to being a monk), but had a famous affair with Lucrezia Buti, a nun
Intriguing Personal Details: Known for his scandalous romantic life, fathering a son (Filippino Lippi) who also became a renowned painter

Art Style: Early Renaissance
Subjects: Religious scenes, Madonnas, portraits, frescoes
Education/Background: Orphaned young, entered the Carmelite convent in Florence, where he began his artistic training
Mentors and Influences: Masaccio, Donatello, influence of the Florentine school
Esteem During Lifetime: Highly esteemed by patrons, including the Medici family; his work was widely admired for its grace and beauty
Major Works: "Madonna and Child with Two Angels," "The Coronation of the Virgin," frescoes in Prato Cathedral, "The Annunciation"

Inspirations: Religious devotion, human emotion, classical antiquity
Legacy: Pioneered the use of lifelike figures and emotional depth in religious art, influencing future generations of painters, including his son Filippino

Fun Facts: Despite his religious vows, he led a colorful life full of romance and adventure; his escapades were legendary in his time