Stefano Pozzi (1699–1768): A Roman Baroque Master Stefano Pozzi stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 18th-century Rome, embodying the grandeur and sophistication of the Baroque era. Born in Roma in 1699, he descended from a family steeped in artistic tradition—his father, Giovanni Pozzi, was an innkeeper with three artist sons: Rocco, Andrea, and Giuseppe—creating an environment profoundly shaped by creative pursuits. Pozzi’s formative years were spent honing his skills under the tutelage of two prominent Baroque artists – Andrea Procaccini and Agostino Masucci – both dis…