Laura Freeman Laura Freeman

Topsy-turvy

None of Botticelli's imitators come close to matching his ease and divine grace. But the Renaissance master is at his best at the Courtauld, illustrating Dante, loosed from loveliness

issue 05 March 2016

  • Botticelli Reimagined

    V&A Museum, until 3 July

  • Botticelli and Treasures from the Hamilton Collection

    Courtauld Gallery, until 15 May

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