Federico Faruffini (1833 - 1869): A Tragic Visionary of Scapigliatura Federico Faruffini (August 12, 1833 – December 15, 1869) was an Italian painter and engraver whose work embodies the spirit of Scapigliatura—a rebellious artistic movement that challenged academic conventions in mid-nineteenth century Italy. Born in Sesto San Giovanni, Milan, he possessed a singular talent for blending realism with the expressive vibrancy characteri…