Stefano Maderno: Bridging Mannerism and Baroque Stefano Maderno (c. 1576 – September 17, 1636) stands as one of the most prominent sculptors of Rome during the formative years of the Baroque era—a figure whose artistic legacy continues to resonate through centuries of art history. Despite scarce biographical details and conflicting accounts surrounding his origins, Maderno’s impact on Italian sculpture is undeniable, primarily cemented by his masterful depiction of Saint Cecilia in Trastevere and establishing him as a pivotal conduit between the stylistic conventions of Mannerism and the exu…