Antonio Allegri da Correggio: A Master of Illusion and Sensuality Antonio Allegri da Correggio, known simply as Correggio, was a pivotal figure in the transition between the High Renaissance and the burgeoning Baroque style. Born in Correggio, a small town nestled within the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, on August 1489, he left an indelible mark on European art through his innovative use of perspective, dynamic composition, and prof…