1646 March 24 - Florence, Italy

In the company of Carlo, the days pass not as mere sequences of hours, but as moments of enlightenment. Our discussions delve into the heart of artistic expression - its ability to evoke emotions and capture the human spirit.

We visited the Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, where the art and architecture provided a backdrop to our discourse on the interplay between faith and art. Carlo’s reverence for the spiritual dimensions in his work was evident as he described his approach to capturing the sacred on canvas.

In the evenings, we frequented local cafés, where the conversations meandered from art to philosophy. The city around us, with its rich history and vibrant culture, served as a constant source of inspiration.

One afternoon, we found ourselves in the midst of a bustling market. Here, amid the chaos, Carlo pointed out the beauty in the ordinary – the way light fell on a vendor's face, the intricate patterns in everyday objects. His perspective transformed the mundane into art, a lesson I carried with me.