Viviano Codazzi: Architect of Baroque Visions Viviano Codazzi (1604 – 1670) stands as a pivotal figure in the Italian Baroque, an artist whose meticulous architectural paintings and evocative capricci cemented his place within the artistic landscape of the era. Born in Valsassina near Bergamo, Italy, Codazzi’s early life was marked by familial relocation to Rome in 1605, setting him on a path toward mastering the burgeoning artistic currents of the city. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse, evidence suggests he received formal training in Rome, establishing himself as part of a…