Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato: A Master of Raphael’s Echo Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato, born in the small Umbrian town of Sassoferrato in 1609 and passing away there in 1685, remains a captivating figure within the landscape of Italian Baroque painting. Often overshadowed by his more flamboyant contemporaries, Salvi’s enduring legacy lies not in grand commissions or revolutionary style, but rather in a profound dedication to meticulously recreating the spirit and elegance of Raphael – a commitment that shaped his entire artistic trajectory. His life unfolded largely with…