Gregorio Pagani (1558–1605): Florentine Master of Religious Devotion Gregorio Pagani, born in Florence around 1558, stands as a pivotal figure within the late Mannerist artistic landscape of Italy. His legacy resides primarily in his masterful depictions of religious subjects—particularly nativity scenes and altarpieces—which cemented his reputation as one of Florence’s most respected painters during his lifetime. Though biographical details remain somewhat sparse, Pagani's artistic lineage traced back to Francesco Pagani, himself a notable painter, establishing him within a tradition of Flo…