The Painter of Papal Splendor: The Life and Legacy of Giuseppe Cesari In the vibrant, transformative landscape of late 16th-century Rome, few names commanded as much prestige or held as much influence over the visual identity of the Church as Giuseppe Cesari. Known to history by his evocative title, Cavaliere d’Arpino, Cesari was a master who bridged the gap between the elegant, often artificial grace of Mannerism and the dramatic, vi…