Monsignor Giovanni Gaddi (... – 1542) was an Italian cleric from the noted Gaddi family of painters, active from the 13th to 15th centuries. He became a deacon of the Camera apostolica and took on several posts in the papal court. He was associated with many writers, particularly his secretary Annibal Caro, and appeared in Benvenuto Cellini

Benvenuto Cellini

Benvenuto Cellini was an Italian goldsmith, sculptor, painter, soldier and musician, who also wrote a famous autobiography. He was one of the most important artists of Mannerism.-Youth:...

's autobiography.