The Flemish Master of the Italian Baroque In the grand tapestry of the Baroque era, few threads are as uniquely woven as those of Robert de Longe. Born in Brussels around 1646, this artist—often affectionately known by the moniker Il Fiammingo or "The Fleming"—embodied a rare artistic synthesis. While his roots were firmly planted in the meticulous and luminous traditions of the Low Countries, his soul was captured by the dramatic light and monumental scale of Northern Italy. His life was a journey of geographical and stylistic migration, moving from the disciplined workshops of his homeland…