Giovanni Francesco Rustici
Giovanni Francesco Rustici (* 1474 in Florence, † 1554 in Tours ) was an Italian sculptor and painter.
Life
Rustici came from a wealthy Florentine family, and was taught by Andrea del Verrocchio. His sculptures show alongside strong classical influence the Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo. His best work, the bronze figure " The preaching of John the Baptist ", and three carefully modeled figures consisting located on an input of the Baptistery of San Giovanni in Florence. In 1528, he went at the invitation of the French king Francis I. to France and died in Tours. From his French works, none remained.