Antonio Cicognara: A Cremonese Voice in the Late Renaissance Antonio Cicognara (c. 1480 – Ferrara, 1547) stands as a singular figure within the vibrant tapestry of Italian Renaissance art, primarily recognized for his profound devotion to religious iconography and his distinctive approach to portraying Christ’s suffering—a style that would earn him enduring fame as “Christ of Derision.” Born in Cremona, Italy, Cicognara's artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of a period marked by intellectual ferment and papal patronage, shaping his oeuvre into a testament to humanist ideals intert…