Rubens Santoro: Capturing the Soul of the Amalfi Coast Rubens Santoro, born in Mongrassano, Calabria, on October 26th, 1859, and passing away in Naples on December 30th, 1941, was an Italian painter whose evocative landscapes and scenes of Southern Italy – particularly the dramatic beauty of the Amalfi Coast and the vibrant energy of Naples and Venice – secured his place as a significant figure in late 19th and early 20th-century art. Unlike many artists of his time who rigorously adhered to academic training, Santoro’s artistic journey was deeply rooted in direct observation and an intensel…