Francesco Brizio: A Dark Vision of Bolognese Baroque Francesco Brizio (c. 1574 – 1623) stands as a compelling figure within the vibrant tapestry of Bolognese Baroque art, an artist whose oeuvre is characterized by a distinctive blend of realism and psychological depth—a stylistic hallmark that distinguishes him from many of his contemporaries. Despite initial confusion with Giovanni Francesco Bezzi or Cesare Malvasia (who erroneously…