Eugenio Agneni: A Visionary of the Italian Risorgimento The life of Eugenio Agneni (1816–1879) was as dramatic and turbulent as the historical era he helped to visually define. Born in the ancient town of Sutri, within the Province of Viterbo, Agneni emerged from the heart of Italy during a period of profound political transformation. His artistic journey began in earnest in Rome around 1833, where he immersed himself in the rigorous traditions of classical draftsmanship. Under the guidance of masters such as Erzoche and the Beretta brothers of Bergamo, and later through the refined instruct…