Matteo Rosselli: A Florentine Master of Grand Manner Matteo Rosselli (1578 – 1650) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Florence during the late Mannerism and burgeoning Baroque periods. He wasn’t merely a painter; he was a storyteller, capturing monumental historical narratives with breathtaking detail and dramatic flair—a hallmark of what historians termed “grand manner.” His legacy resides not only in his prolifi…