Vittore Ghislandi: The Elegance of Venetian and Milanese Grace Vittore Ghislandi, more commonly known as Fra’ Galgario – a nickname derived from his birthplace – stands as a pivotal figure in 18th-century Italian portraiture. Born in Bergamo around 1655 and passing away in 1743, Ghislandi’s career spanned nearly four decades, during which he cultivated a distinctive style that seamlessly blended the opulent grandeur of Venetian art wi…