Early Life and Artistic Training Antonio Aleotti was born in Argenta, Italy, in 1450. Growing up in this part of Italy, he became known by the name Antonio dell'Argento, a nod to his birthplace. His early years were shaped by the local traditions of the region, setting the stage for a life dedicated to the brush and the palette. The first formal traces of his presence in historical records appear around 1494. These early mentions mar…