The Hand and the Shadow In the quiet studios of Bologna, the influence of Guercino left a mark on the young Antonio Triva. He learned to handle light and shadow, developing a way of seeing that would carry him from the streets of Reggio Emilia to the courts of Germany. There was a particular dexterity in his work; he was known to use both his left and right hands with equal skill, a habit that spoke to a deep, physical connection with…