Lorenzo Ottoni: Sculptor of Papal Grandeur and Baroque Splendor Lorenzo Ottoni (1658 – 1736) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Renaissance Italy, particularly during the fervent Baroque period. Born in Rome—a city pulsating with papal patronage and artistic ambition—Ottoni’s life was inextricably linked to the transformative cultural currents reshaping Europe. His legacy resides primarily in his monumental sculpt…