A Legacy of Architectural Illusion: The Life and Art of Niccolò Codazzi Born in Naples in 1642, Niccolò Codazzi inherited a rich artistic lineage as the son of Viviano Codazzi, a pioneering painter celebrated for his evocative architectural scenes. This familial connection proved foundational to young Niccolò’s development, immersing him from an early age in a world of perspective, classical form, and the captivating interplay of ligh…