Jacopo da Empoli: A Florentine Master of the Transitional Era Born in 1551 in the heart of Florence, Jacopo Chimenti – later known as Jacopo da Empoli – emerged from a lineage steeped in artistic tradition. His father, a painter himself, provided an early foundation, while his brother, Domenico, would also carve out a career within the vibrant Florentine art scene. Jacopo’s formative years were spent absorbing the stylistic currents…