The Grandeur of the Chevalier: The Life and Art of Andrea Casali In the luminous tapestry of the eighteenth century, few figures embody the stylistic transition from the dramatic intensity of the Baroque to the delicate grace of the Rococo as elegantly as Andrea Casali. Born in 1705 in the coastal town of Civitavecchia, within the Papal States, Casali’s early years were steeped in the rich traditions of Italian masterworks. His artistic foundation was forged under the guidance of esteemed maestros such as Sebastiano Conca and Francesco Trevisani, mentors who instilled in him a profound comma…