Febo di Poggio


Febo di Poggio was an Italian model, affiliated with the Renaissance artist Michelangelo. It has been suggested the artist Michelangelo had a sexual relationship. Michelangelo called Febo "that little blackmailer." Febo adopted him as his "honorary father" and sought money, clothes and gifts. The relationship lasted through 1533-34, and ended when Michelangelo found out that he had betrayed him.