Who was Gagini?

Gagini refers to Antonello Gagini, an influential Italian sculptor of the Renaissance period, active primarily in Sicily during the 15th and early 16th centuries. He is renowned for his expressive marble sculptures and architectural works that blend Gothic and Renaissance styles. Gagini’s contributions significantly shaped Sicilian art, and his legacy includes numerous important religious and civic monuments across the island. His work reflects a transition from medieval aesthetics to the emerging humanist ideals of the Renaissance.