Antonio de Bellis (c. 1616 – c. 1656): A Naples Baroque Visionary Antonio de Bellis (c. 1616 – c. 1656) remains a shadowy figure in the annals of Baroque art, yet his impact on Neapolitan painting is undeniable. Despite scant biographical details—primarily gleaned from Bernardo de’ Dominici—scholarly research has illuminated a remarkable artistic trajectory marked by profound influence and stylistic innovation. He stands alongside luminaries like Jusepe de Ribera, Bernardo Cavallino, and Massimo Stanzione as one of the foremost artists shaping Naples' visual landscape during its golden age.…