Giovanni de' Vecchi: A Master of Mannerist Drama Giovanni de’ Vecchi (1536, San Sepolcro – 1614) stands as a pivotal figure in the Italian Renaissance and Mannerist artistic landscape. Born into a family steeped in Florentine tradition—his father was a notary—De Vecchi's early life fostered an appreciation for humanist ideals alongside a grounding in meticulous craftsmanship. While biographical details remain scarce, his prolific outp…