The Grandeur of the Roman Baroque: The Life and Legacy of Ciro Ferri In the vibrant, sun-drenched streets of 17th-century Rome, a period defined by theatricality and divine light, Ciro Ferri emerged as a master of the High Baroque. Born in 1633, Ferri was not merely a participant in the Roman art scene but a vital successor to one of the era's most monumental figures. As the chief pupil of Pietro da Cortona, Ferri inherited a visual language of sweeping movement, exuberant color, and architectural grandeur. His early years in the studio of Cortona provided him with more than just technical p…