He was rich, and owned many houses, many goods. Among these possessions, he began an art collection. He belonged to the low caste of the society, and had some friends among the servants, beggars and workers. He was a major cultural actor of the time, and known to have autored masterpieces. He was force of nature, and people saw in their body and beauty the incarnation of a god. He was iron-willed, achieving any goal he set.