A Master of the Modenese Twilight: The Life and Legacy of Serafino Serafini In the twilight of the fourteenth century, amidst the architectural grandeur of Northern Italy, the name Serafino Serafini emerged as a vital, if enigmatic, force in the evolution of late medieval painting. Born around 1324 in the industrious city of Modena, Serafini’s origins were deeply rooted in the tactile traditions of his homeland. Descended from a family of skilled terracotta and brick manufacturers, his early life was likely shaped by an intimate understanding of clay, form, and the sculptural qualities of ea…