Giuseppe Zocchi: The Florentine Eye Giuseppe Zocchi (1710-1767) wasn’t a name that echoes through the halls of art history in the same way as some of his contemporaries. Yet, within the quiet beauty of Florence and its surrounding landscapes, he left an indelible mark – a meticulous, almost obsessive record of the city's grandeur and the elegance of its villas. He was a painter and printmaker, a chronicler of his time, capturing not just appearances but also a sense of place that continues to resonate today. Born in Florence during a period of significant artistic transition, Zocchi’s work r…