The executioner Francesco
Master Francesco known as "the executioner of Florence" was a famous executioner who worked in Florence during the Renaissance. Although the name "executioner" was generally associated with a feared and often hated figure, Master Francesco was known to be a respected and trusted figure within the city. Mastro Francesco is most famous for having carried out some of the most important executions throughout Florentine history, including some of the death sentences of famous historical figures. One of the most famous executions was that of the preacher and friar Domenico da Pescia in 1498, together with Girolamo Savonarola and his followers.
