Francisco Rizi (1608-1685): A Baroque Master of Faith and Majesty Francisco Rizi de Guevara, born in Madrid in 1608, stands as a pivotal figure within the Spanish Baroque artistic landscape. His life’s trajectory intertwined with the grandeur of Philip IV's court and the intellectual fervor of his era, shaping him into one of the most prolific painters of his time—a true testament to the artistic spirit of the seventeenth century. He was the son of Antonio Rizi, a Bolognese native who had accompanied Federico Zuccari into Spain, providing him with an early exposure to artistic excellence and…