Vicente Carducho (1576-1638): A Leading Figure of Spanish Baroque Vincenzo Carducci, more commonly known as Vicente Carducho, was a pivotal Italian painter who significantly shaped the landscape of 17th-century Spanish art. Born in Florence, Italy, in 1576, he died in Madrid, Spain, in 1638. His career spanned both Italy and Spain, ultimately establishing him as a leading figure within the Spanish Baroque movement. Early Life and Tra…