Bernardo Falcone: Sculptor of Venetian Baroque Bernardo Falcone (c. 1620 in Bissone – c. 1696) stands as a pivotal figure within the burgeoning artistic landscape of Early Baroque Italy, particularly celebrated for his monumental sculptures adorning churches and scuole apostoliche across Venice and Northern Italy. Born in Bissone, Switzerland—a region steeped in artistic tradition—Falcone’s career unfolded against the backdrop of papal patronage and religious fervor, leaving an indelible mark on Venetian art history. Early Life and Training Detailed biographical information regarding Falco…