Domenico Poggini: Florentine Master of the Renaissance Domenico Poggini, born in Florence around 1520 and passing away in Rome in 1590, stands as a pivotal figure within the artistic landscape of the late Italian Renaissance. More than simply a sculptor or engraver, he was a multifaceted artist – a goldsmith, medallist, poet, and die-engraver – whose career spanned significant shifts in Florentine and Roman art history. His legacy is one of technical mastery interwoven with a deep understanding of classical ideals and religious iconography, leaving behind a body of work that continues to fas…