Raffaello Vanni (1587 – 1673): A Siena Baroque Painter Shaped by Cortona Raffaello Vanni, born circa 1587 in Siena, Italy, stands as a testament to the flourishing artistic landscape of the Baroque period. His formative years were spent under the tutelage of his father, Francesco Vanni, a respected painter himself who instilled in Raffaello a foundational understanding of artistic principles and technique. Tragically, Francesco’s untimely death in 1610 marked a pivotal moment, propelling Raffaello towards Rome where he sought guidance from Antonio Carracci – one of the leading figures of Bol…