Early Life and Apprenticeship (1451-1470s) The precise birthdate of Antonio da Fabriano remains shrouded in the mists of time, though most scholars place it around 1451. He was born in Fabriano, a thriving town nestled within the Marche region of Italy – a location that would profoundly shape his artistic vision and career. Fabriano at this period was experiencing a remarkable resurgence, fueled by its burgeoning paper-making industry and its strategic position as a crossroads for trade and culture. Antonio’s early life is largely undocumented, but it's believed he received his initial t…