Martino Altomonte: A Life in Baroque Art Born: Naples, Italy (1657) Died: 1745 Other Names: Johann Martin Hohenberg Martino Altomonte, born Johann Martin Hohenberg, was a significant Italian Baroque painter of Austrian descent. His career spanned Poland and Austria, leaving behind a legacy of vibrant battle scenes, royal portraits, and impressive altarpieces that reflect the artistic currents of his time. Early Life and Training Family Background: Altomonte’s father, Michael Hohenberg, emigrated from Tyrol to Naples. Apprenticeship in Rome: At the age of 15, he was apprenticed…