Bernardo Schiaffino: Sculpting the Sensuous Baroque in Genoa Born in Genoa, Italy, in 1678, Bernardo Schiaffino emerged during a pivotal era of artistic transformation – the height of the Baroque period. His life and career were inextricably linked to his Genoese origins, a city renowned for its rich maritime history, vibrant cultural scene, and burgeoning artistic patronage. Unlike many sculptors who sought fame in Rome or Florence,…