Rutilio Manetti

Rutilio Manetti was an Italian Baroque painter born in Siena in 1571, known for his dramatic use of chiaroscuro influenced by Caravaggio's revolutionary style. He trained under Francesco Vanni and became one of the leading Sienese painters of the early 17th century, producing religious and mythological compositions for churches and noble patrons. His works are held in major museums and frequently appear at international auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's.