Marco de Gregorio (1829-1876): A Life Dedicated to Art and National Pride Marco de Gregorio, an Italian painter born in Resina (present day Ercolano), near Naples, in 1829, embodied a profound connection between artistic expression and patriotic fervor. His life journey would indelibly shape his oeuvre and solidify his place within the School of Resina—a movement that revolutionized Neapolitan art during the latter half of the nineteenth century. Early Influences and Education De Gregorio’s formative years were steeped in artistic tradition, commencing with enrollment at the Academy of Fin…