Santi di Tito: A Counterpoint to Mannerism Santi di Tito (1536-1603) emerges from the vibrant, often turbulent, artistic landscape of 16th-century Italy as a pivotal figure bridging the late Mannerist period and the nascent Baroque. Born in Sansepolcro, a small town in Umbria, Santi’s career unfolded primarily in Rome and Florence, where he developed a distinctive style that challenged prevailing trends while simultaneously absorbing their influence. Unlike many of his contemporaries who embraced the elaborate, often theatrical, excesses of Mannerism – exemplified by artists like Bronzino –…