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Santino Bussi
Early Life and Apprenticeship in the Italian Tradition Santino Bussi, born on August 28th, 1664, in Bissone, Switzerland—a region steeped in artistic heritage near Lugano—emerged from a family deeply rooted in the world of art. His father, Giovanni Francesco Bussi, was a painter who instilled in his son an early appreciation for drawing and visual expression. However, Santino’s path soon diverged towards the more tactile realm of stucc
o work. He entered the workshop of a local plasterer to master this demanding craft, beginning a journey that would take him across Italy before ultimately establishing him as a leading figure in Viennese Baroque art. His initial years were marked by itinerant work; at just twelve years old, he joined groups of builders and artists, migrating through cities like Milan, Bohemia, Moravia, and Prague, honing his skills on diverse project…