Agostino Mitelli: Architect of Illusion and Patron Saint of Quadratura Agostino Mitelli (1609-1660) stands as a singular figure in the Baroque artistic landscape, celebrated primarily for his mastery of quadratura – an ambitious technique that revolutionized fresco painting by creating illusionistic architectural frameworks within monumental walls. Born in Battizzo, near Bologna, Italy, Mitelli’s life unfolded against the backdrop of…