Domenico Gargiulo: A Baroque Master of Naples Early Life and Origins Domenico Gargiulo, also known as Micco Spadaro, was a prominent Italian painter of the Baroque period. Born in Naples, Italy around 1609-1610, he came from humble beginnings – his father was a sword maker, hence the nickname ‘Spadaro’ (meaning 'sword maker'). This background subtly influenced his life and perhaps even his artistic perspective. Training and Influence…