Giovanni Battista Caccini: Sculptor of Roman Echoes Giovanni Battista Caccini, born in Montopoli in Val d’Arno between Florence and Pisa in 1556 and passing away in Rome in 1613, was a pivotal figure in the late Mannerist and early Baroque sculpture scene. More than simply a sculptor, he was an interpreter of antiquity, a meticulous restorer, and a skilled craftsman who brought the ghosts of Roman art to life within the vibrant context of 16th-century Florence and beyond. His work reveals a deep fascination with classical forms, coupled with a pragmatic approach to his craft that earned him…