Early Life and Training Domenico Zampieri, known as Domenichino, was born in Bologna, Italy, on October 21, 1581. His formative years were steeped in the artistic fervor of the Bolognese School, a movement that championed classical ideals and meticulous observation—a legacy profoundly shaped by his tutelage under Annibale Carracci. Carracci’s influence instilled in Zampieri a dedication to capturing beauty with unwavering precision and…