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Ghirlandaio was an accomplished Renaissance artist. He was Michelangelo's Master (Teacher). One of his most acclaimed works is in the Tournabuoni Chapel, which is the main chapel (behind the altar) in the Church of Santa Maria Novella, Florence.

He also painted frescoes on the wall of the Sistine Chapel.

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