Tommaso Gherardini: A Florentine Master of Rococo Fresco Decoration Tommaso Gherardini (December 21, 1715 – 1797) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of late Baroque and early Neoclassical Italy—specifically recognized for his extraordinary contributions to Rococo fresco painting. Born into a family rooted in Florentine artisan traditions, Gherardini’s formative years were immersed in an environment that fostered both religious piety and aristocratic grandeur – influences which profoundly shaped his artistic trajectory. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse, scho…