Simone Barabino: A Valpolicella Visionary Lost in Milan Simone Barabino (born Valpolicella, Italy) remains a figure shrouded in artistic obscurity, yet his paintings possess a haunting beauty and profound spiritual depth that continue to intrigue scholars of late Mannerism. Despite a turbulent relationship with his mentor Bernardo Castello and a subsequent relocation to Milan where he ceased painting altogether, Barabino’s output—primarily focused on religious iconography—offers glimpses into the artistic currents of his time and reveals an individual grappling with both intellectual ambitio…