Giuseppe Gagliardi, The Elder: A Master of Roman Baroque Silver Born in Cassano Magnago in 1697 and tragically dying in Rome in 1749, Giuseppe Gagliardi, often referred to as Giuseppe Gagliardi the Elder, stands as a pivotal figure within the vibrant tapestry of the Roman Baroque period. More than simply a silversmith, he was a collaborative artist, deeply intertwined with some of the era’s most celebrated sculptors and artisans – names like Fellice Schiffone, Agostino Ancidoni, Lucano Celladini, and Luciano Morelli. His legacy isn't found in solitary masterpieces but rather in the intricate…