Ercole Banci: A Bolognese Visionary Ercole Banci, also known as Ercole da Bologna and Hercules Banciis (proven in Bologna from 1470 to 1531), stands as a singular figure within the artistic landscape of the Italian Renaissance. His oeuvre is characterized by an unparalleled blend of fantasy and expressive power—a stylistic hallmark that distinguishes him from many of his contemporaries and secures his place among Bolognese masters of…