A Florentine Master in Roman Splendor: The Life and Art of Benedetto Luti Benedetto Luti, born in Florence on November 17, 1666, emerged as a pivotal figure bridging the grandeur of the Baroque with the delicate sensibilities of the Rococo. While details surrounding his earliest artistic training remain somewhat elusive, it’s clear he absorbed the vibrant artistic atmosphere of his native city—a cradle of Renaissance heritage and burgeoning creativity. Florence instilled in him a foundational skill set that would later flourish under the Roman sun, but it was in Rome that Luti truly discover…