Filippo Brunelleschi

Filippo Brunelleschi was born to a notary, Brunellesco di Lippo, and his wife, Giuliana Spini, in Florence, Italy.

Brunelleschi begins his education in Florence, focusing on grammar and mathematics, which would later influence his engineering and architectural skills.

Brunelleschi joins the guild of goldsmiths in Florence, where he learns the art of metalworking and gains a foundation in design and craftsmanship.

Brunelleschi competes against Lorenzo Ghiberti for the commission to design the bronze doors for the Florence Baptistery, losing to Ghiberti.

Brunelleschi travels to Rome with his friend Donatello to study the ruins of ancient Roman buildings, which deeply influences his architectural style.

Brunelleschi returns to Florence and begins working on the design and construction of the dome for the Florence Cathedral, a monumental challenge.

Brunelleschi invents a sophisticated hoisting machine to lift heavy materials to the top of the cathedral, revolutionizing construction techniques.

Brunelleschi is awarded the commission to construct the dome of the Florence Cathedral, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Construction of the dome of the Florence Cathedral officially begins under Brunelleschi's direction, a project that will define his legacy.

Brunelleschi develops the principle of linear perspective, a revolutionary technique in art that creates the illusion of depth on a flat surface.

Brunelleschi designs the Ospedale degli Innocenti, a foundling hospital in Florence, which is considered one of his most elegant works.

Brunelleschi is granted honorary citizenship of Rome in recognition of his contributions to the study and revival of classical architecture.

Brunelleschi is commissioned to design the Basilica of San Lorenzo in Florence, one of his most significant religious buildings.

The dome of the Florence Cathedral, designed and constructed by Brunelleschi, is completed, marking a triumph of Renaissance engineering.

Filippo Brunelleschi dies in Florence, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest architects and engineers of the Renaissance.