Carlo Maratta – A Titan of Late Baroque Classicizing Style Carlo Maratta, often known as Maratti, stands as a pivotal figure in 17th-century Italian painting, embodying the transition from the High Baroque to a more refined and classically inspired aesthetic. He remains a significant figure for understanding the evolution of Italian art and its enduring legacy on Western artistic tradition. ### Early Life and Education Carlo Maratta was born on May 18, 1625, in Camerano, within the Papal States—now part of Italy—, as the son of Tommaso Masini and Faustina Francioni. He displayed prodigious…