Lorenzo Rustici (1512–1572)[1] was an Italian painter of the Renaissance period, active mainly in his native city of Siena, Italy. He was also known as Il Rustico or Lorenzo di Cristoforo Rustici. His sons were Vincenzo and Cristoforo Rustici. A specific contract for his work in painting the ceiling of the Loggia della Corte de Mercanti in Siena is known.[2] He painted in the church of San Pietro alla Magione in Siena.

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  1. ↑ A pictorial chronicle of Siena, By William Heywood, (1902) page 119.
  2. ↑ Documenti per la storia dell'arte senese, raccolti ed illustrata. Volume 3 by Gaetano Milanesi. (1856) Page 217.
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