raffaello sernesi, an italian painter and medallist, was born in florence in 1838. he is associated with the macchiaioli group, a movement that emerged in italy during the late 19th century. early life and training sernesi's early life was marked by modest circumstances. to support his family, he began an apprenticeship to a local engraver. in 1856, he enrolled at the accademia of florence, where he studied under antonio ciseri. as par…