A Baroque Luminary of Lecce: The Life and Art of Serafino Elmo Serafino Elmo, a name perhaps less celebrated than some of his contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant position within the artistic landscape of 18th-century Italy. Born in the vibrant city of Lecce in 1696, Elmo dedicated his life to painting, becoming a defining figure of the Baroque style as it flourished in the Salento peninsula. Unlike many artists of his…