Michele Cortegiani (1857 – 1928): Capturing Sicilian Light Michele Cortegiani, born in Palermo, Italy, on February 8th, 1857, was a prolific painter whose canvases breathed with the vibrant hues of Sicily and Tunisia. He emerged from a lineage steeped in artistic tradition, inheriting influences from his mentor, Francesco Lojacono, who instilled in him a profound appreciation for color and observation—a foundation that would propel Co…