Antonio Baroffio
Born in 1762.
Died in 1825.
Antonio Baroffio was a painter whose activity took place primarily in Saint Petersburg and Moscow. He is particularly known for having created the allegorical work entitled “La Rigenerazione del Ticino”, made in 1805 and exhibited in the Hall of the Grand Council in Bellinzona. Baroffio was also the father of Fedele Bruni, adding a personal dimension to his artistic legacy.
The details of his career and influence remain only partially documented, leaving questions about his trajectory and his other contributions.