Carlo Dolci: A Florentine Painter of Quiet Devotion Carlo Dolci, born in Florence on May 25th, 1616, and passing away on January 17th, 1686, remains a fascinating figure within the history of Italian art. Often overshadowed by the flamboyant Baroque masters of his era, Dolci carved out a distinctive niche for himself—a painter deeply rooted in Florentine tradition, characterized by an intensely devotional style and a meticulous approa…