Cristoforo Roncalli (Il Pomarancio): A Master of Roman Mannerism Cristoforo Roncalli, universally known as Il Pomarancio – a moniker derived from his birthplace, Pomarance – stands as an undisputed cornerstone of 16th-century Roman art. Born around 1553 in the Tuscan town bearing his name, he emerged from an environment deeply rooted in humanist scholarship and artistic tradition, inheriting the monumental legacy bequeathed by Florentine Renaissance titans like Michelangelo and Raphael. His formative years were dedicated to mastering the stylistic precepts that would ultimately define his si…