Bartolomeo Cesi: Life and Legacy Early Life and Training Born in Bologna, Italy in 1556, Bartolomeo Cesi hailed from the noble House of Cesi, a family of Umbrian origin. He began his artistic training under Giovanni Francesco Bezzo, gaining foundational skills in painting and draftsmanship. Cesi’s early exposure to the vibrant artistic environment of Bologna shaped his aesthetic sensibilities. Artistic Development and Influen…