Cristofano Allori: A Florentine Master of Mannerism Cristofano Allori (1577-1621) stands as a pivotal figure in the Florentine Mannerist school, an artistic movement that sought to transcend the Renaissance ideals of balance and harmony, favoring instead dramatic intensity and psychological complexity. Born in Florence during its golden age—a period marked by intellectual ferment and artistic innovation—Allori’s formative years were s…