raffaello sernesi, an italian painter and medallist, was born in florence in 1838. he is associated with the macchiaioli group, a movement that emerged in italy during the late 19th century. early life and training sernesi's early life was marked by modest circumstances. to support his family, he began an apprenticeship to a local engraver. in 1856, he enrolled at the accademia of florence, where he studied under antonio ciseri. as part of his training, sernesi made copies of works by quattrocento artists such as masaccio and botticelli. artistic career sernesi's artistic career was marked by…