The Dramatic Visions of Giovan Battista Beinaschi Giovan Battista Beinaschi, a name perhaps less immediately recognizable than some of his Baroque contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a significant place in the artistic landscape of 17th-century Italy. Born in Naples around 1625 – precise dates remain elusive for many artists of this period – he flourished during a time of intense religious fervor and dramatic artistic innovation. Hi…