Sodoma

A thorough yet accessible portrait of one of the Renaissance’s most intriguing artists unfolds across the first sections, tracing his modest origins, formative years in Monte Oliveto, and the breakthrough that secured his reputation in Siena. The narrative balances lively anecdotes with solid research, giving listeners a clear sense of the social and artistic currents that shaped his early career.

Interwoven with the biography is an extensive, beautifully described catalogue of his surviving works—St. Sebastian at the Uffizi, the dramatic Nativity in the Accademia, and the delicate Madonnas that grace museums from Milan to Turin. Detailed notes on each piece illuminate their subjects, techniques, and sometimes contested attributions, while a rich bibliography points to the scholarship that continues to refine his story. Listeners will come away with both a vivid portrait of the man and a deeper appreciation for the paintings that still captivate viewers today.