Giovanni Battista Maini: A Sculptor of Roman Grandeur Giovanni Battista Maini (1690-1752) stands as a testament to the artistic fervor of late Baroque Rome, an era defined by opulent patronage and dramatic expression. Born in Cassano Magnago, Lombardy, he embarked on a prolific sculptural career that cemented his place among the foremost sculptors of his time—a reputation tragically overshadowed by obscurity until recent scholarship h…