Early Life and Venetian Beginnings Federico Cervelli, born around 1625 in Milan, embarked on a journey that would see him become a significant, though often overlooked, figure within the vibrant artistic landscape of Baroque Venice. While details surrounding his initial training remain somewhat elusive, it is believed he first honed his skills within the workshop of Carlo Francesco Nuvolone, an influence discernible in his earliest creations. However, Milan could only hold him for so long; around the age of twenty, Cervelli gravitated towards the allure of Venice, a city then undergoing a fa…