Stefano Torelli: A Baroque Painter Bridging Dresden and St. Petersburg Stefano Torelli (October 24, 1704 – January 22, 1780) stands as a pivotal figure in Italian Baroque painting, particularly renowned for his contributions to the artistic landscape of Saxony and Russia during the mid-18th century. Born in Bologna, Italy, Torelli’s artistic journey began under the tutelage of his father, Felice Torelli, establishing him firmly within a lineage of accomplished painters. Further honing his skills with Francesco Solimena, he absorbed the stylistic precepts of one of Rome's foremost Baroque mas…