Giuseppe Obici: A Baroque Visionary Giuseppe Obici (b. 1807, Spilamberto, d. 1878, Roma) stands as a significant figure in Italian Baroque art, particularly celebrated for his monumental frescoes adorning San Sigismondo Cremona and Venice’s San Giuseppe di Castello – masterpieces that exemplify the grandeur and spiritual fervor of the era. Born in Spilamberto, Emilia-Romagna, Obici pursued sculpting initially before dedicating himself to painting, establishing a studio in Rome where he honed his craft and cultivated collaborations with prominent artists of his time. Early Life & Training…