Pietro Scalvini: Brescia’s Late Baroque Visionary Pietro Scalvini (1718-1792) stands as a cornerstone of Brescia’s artistic identity—a city celebrated for its enduring baroque splendor. Born into a lineage deeply rooted in artistic tradition, Scalvini absorbed the stylistic fervor championed by Tiepolo during his formative years, establishing himself as Brescia’s foremost fresco painter and securing his place within the broader artist…