Antonio Maria Vassallo: A Genoese Master of Still Life and Myth The name Antonio Maria Vassallo (c. 1620 – circa 1664/1673) remains somewhat shrouded in the mists of art history, a poignant reflection of the challenges inherent in piecing together the lives of artists during the turbulent Baroque period. Primarily documented through the writings of the Genoese biographer Raffaele Soprani and later scholars, Vassallo’s legacy rests lar…