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The Anichini family were Italian Renaissance sculptors, leading carvers of engraved gems for seals and medals in Renaissance Italy.
Francesco Anichini (Template:Fl.–1526) had four sons who followed him in the art. He was the leading gem-cutter in Venice, taking commissions from Isabella d'Este and others.
His sons were:
- Alvise Anichini (dates uncertain)
- Andrea Anichini (Template:Fl.–1553)
- Callisto Anichini (Template:Abbr 1527–Template:Circa), a jewelry-maker,
- Luigi Anichini (Template:Abbr 1500 Template:Abbr 1510, Template:Abbr after 1559) Michelangelo pronounced his Interview of Alexander the Great with the high-priest at Jerusalem "the perfection of the art".Template:Sfn His medals of Henry II of France and Pope Paul III are greatly valued.Template:Sfn
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