Girolamo Viscardi (1467 – after 1522): A Lombard Sculptor Shaping Florentine Renaissance Girolamo Viscardi, born in Laino Borgo, Italy around 1467, stands as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning artistic landscape of the Early Renaissance—specifically within the vibrant cultural milieu of Lombardy and Genoa. Though biographical details remain somewhat sparse, his legacy endures through monumental sculptures like the Tomb of the Dukes of Orleans and numerous ecclesiastical commissions that cemented his reputation as one of the era’s foremost sculptors. His influence extended beyond mere craftsm…