Narciso da Bolzano: A Florentine Sculptor Shaping Renaissance Faith Narciso da Bolzano, known affectionately as Meister Narziss, stands as a testament to the flourishing artistic spirit of late fifteenth and early sixteenth-century Florence. Born in Bolzano (modern Italy) around 1474, his life’s trajectory intertwined with the burgeoning humanist movement and the profound religious fervor that characterized the era, leaving an indelible mark on Florentine sculpture and altar decoration. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse – largely due to the limitations of archival records – s…