Bernardino Gatti (1495-1576): A Maestro of Parma and Cremona Frescoes Bernardino Gatti, affectionately known as “Il Sojaro,” stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Renaissance Italy, primarily celebrated for his monumental frescoes adorning churches and palaces in Parma and Cremona. Born around 1495 in Pavia or Cremona – details surrounding his early life remain somewhat elusive – Gatti’s career blossomed under the patronage of influential families and ecclesiastical institutions, establishing him as one of the era's most respected painters. His artistic journey was profound…