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 personal and profoundly devout style. His work, initially immensely popular during his lifetime, experienced a period of relative obscurity before being rediscovered and reappraised in the 20th centur…