Francesco Bacchiacca: The Shadowed Master of Florentine Mannerism Born in Florence around 1494 and tragically dying there in 1557, Francesco Bacchiacca remains a figure shrouded in intriguing mystery. His life was marked by both artistic brilliance and personal turmoil, contributing to the enigmatic nature of his work – a potent blend of Florentine Mannerism and nascent Baroque sensibilities. Unlike many of his contemporaries whose l…