Early Life and Formation in the Renaissance Heartland Bernardino Zaccagni, born around 1460 in Rivalta di Lesignano near Parma, emerged during a period of profound artistic transformation in Italy. While details surrounding his early life remain somewhat elusive, it is known that his father, Francesco Zaccagni, was a builder or architect—a crucial foundation for Bernardino’s own burgeoning career. This familial connection to the craft…