The Dramatic Voice of Venetian Caravaggismo Giovanni Battista Langetti stands as a pivotal figure in the Venetian Baroque, embodying the fervor and theatricality of Caravaggesque painting while simultaneously forging his own distinctive artistic vision. Born in Genoa in 1635, Langetti’s early training was shaped by exposure to prominent masters such as Assereto and Pietro da Cortona, whose stylistic principles provided him with a foundational mastery of form and composition. His formative years were further enriched by the mentorship of Giovanni Francesco Cassana, a period that honed his art…