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Cigoli
Early Life and Florentine Training Lodovico Cardi, known universally as Cigoli, emerged in the vibrant artistic landscape of late 16th-century Florence on September 21st, 1559. Born at Villa Castelvecchio near his namesake town, Cigoli’s initial artistic formation took place under Alessandro Allori, a fervent proponent of Mannerism—a style characterized by elongated forms, stylized poses, and often complex compositions. This early trai
ning steeped him in the traditions of Florentine painting, but it was not merely imitation that defined his path. He diligently studied the masters who preceded him: Michelangelo’s powerful figures, Correggio’s graceful dynamism, Andrea del Sarto's refined technique, and Pontormo’s emotive intensity all left their mark on the young artist. However, Cigoli wouldn’t remain confined by the strictures of Mannerism; a shift was brewing with…