Filippo Lauri (1623–1694): Painter of Light and Landscape Filippo Lauri (August 25, 1623 – December 12, 1694) stands as a prominent figure within the Roman Baroque artistic landscape. Though largely overshadowed by contemporaries like Caravaggio and Bernini, Lauri’s distinctive style—characterized by luminous color palettes and masterful depictions of serene landscapes interwoven with mythological narratives—earned him recognition and enduring admiration. Born in Rome to Balthasar Lauwers, a Flemish landscape painter who had emigrated from Antwerp under the patronage of Paul Bril, Lauri’s a…