Antonio de Bellis (c. 1616 – c. 1656): A Naples Baroque Visionary Antonio de Bellis (c. 1616 – c. 1656) remains a shadowy figure in the annals of Baroque art, yet his impact on Neapolitan painting is undeniable. Despite scant biographical details—primarily gleaned from Bernardo de’ Dominici—scholarly research has illuminated a remarkable artistic trajectory marked by profound influence and stylistic innovation. He stands alongside lum…