Carlo Bononi (1569 – 1632): Bridging Classicism and Naturalism in Ferrara Carlo Bononi, born in Ferrara around 1569, stands as a significant figure within the illustrious Scuola Ferrarese—a movement that championed a distinctive blend of classical ideals and humanist observation. His formative years were steeped in artistic tradition, nurtured under the tutelage of Giuseppe Mazzuoli, affectionately known as “Il Bastarolo,” who ins…