Giacomo Rocca (1592 – c. 1605): A Mannerist Vision of Faith and Patronage Giacomo Rocca, a name largely absent from mainstream art historical narratives, nevertheless represents a significant contribution to the artistic landscape of late Renaissance Italy—specifically within the fervent devotional fervor surrounding Santa Maria degli Angeli in Rome. Born sometime around 1592, Rocca’s life remains shrouded in relative obscurity, prima…