A Neapolitan Light: The Life and Art of Carlo Brancaccio Carlo Brancaccio, born in the vibrant city of Naples in 1861, emerged as a significant voice within Italian Impressionism, capturing the fleeting beauty of both his homeland and the burgeoning modernity of Paris. His journey to becoming a celebrated painter was initially unconventional; encouraged by his parents towards scientific pursuits, it wasn’t until the age of twenty-two that Brancaccio wholeheartedly embraced his artistic calling. This late start, however, proved pivotal, allowing him to approach painting with a focused passion…