Annibale Fontana (1540–1587): The Silent Maestro of Crystal and Fresco Annibale Fontana, a name whispered with reverence in the annals of Mannerist sculpture and Florentine fresco painting, remains an artist whose output is remarkably sparse yet profoundly influential. Born in Milan around 1540 – precise birthdates are elusive, reflecting the limitations of archival records – Fontana ascended to artistic prominence during a period mar…