Master IO. F.F.

Master IO. F.F. was a metalworker active during the 15th century, flourishing approximately between 1400 and 1500. While specific biographical details are not readily available, the artist's historical significance is confirmed by the survival of several documented metalworks, which emphasize complex classical mythology and narrative allegory.

The documented works focus heavily on mythological and literary themes. Six metalworks attributed to Master IO. F.F. are represented in major museum collections. Noteworthy surviving pieces include Ariadne on Naxos, the Assembly of gods, and the tentatively identified Sacrifice of Iphigenia (?). The collection also includes two distinct works classified simply as Allegorical scene.

These pieces establish the artist’s proficiency in working with metal and producing designs that met the high standards required for museum-quality preservation. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds examples of Master IO. F.F.’s output. Due to their age, these objects generally reside within the public domain, often making them accessible as downloadable artwork for scholarly study and contemporary appreciation.