Etienne Dupérac: The Architect of Saint Peter’s Vision Etienne Dupérac (1525 – 1604), a Bordeaux-born French humanist and architect, stands as an enigmatic figure in Renaissance art history—a man whose meticulous craftsmanship and unwavering dedication reshaped the spiritual landscape of Rome. While overshadowed by his more celebrated son Stefano Duperac, Etienne’s contribution to the ambitious rebuilding project of Saint Peter's Basi…