A Life in Late Baroque Florence Anton Domenico Gabbiani, born in Florence on February 13th, 1652, and passing away there in 1726, stands as a compelling figure within the artistic landscape of late Baroque Italy. His career unfolded almost entirely under the patronage of the Medici court, shaping not only his stylistic development but also the very themes that permeated his work. Gabbiani’s journey began with a solid foundation in Florentine painting traditions; he first apprenticed under Justus Sustermans, a prominent portraitist favored by the Medici family. This early exposure instilled w…