Giovanni Ambrogio Figino: A Milanese Master of Renaissance Portraiture and Religious Vision Giovanni Ambrogio Figino (1553 – 1608) stands as a pivotal figure in the Lombard School of painting, embodying the artistic spirit of late sixteenth-century Milan—a city deeply invested in Counter-Reformation piety. Trained under Gian Paolo Lomazzo, he honed his skills in drawing and meticulously crafted portraits that captured the essence of his subjects with remarkable realism and psychological insight. Early Life & Training: Born in Milan, Figino’s formative years were marked by exposure to t…