Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (1682 - 1754)

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Giovanni Battista Piazzetta

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta was an influential Italian painter known for his mastery in the Rococo style, characterized by its subtle coloring and elegant forms in religious and genre subjects. Born in Venice to a sculptor, Piazzetta initially trained in woodcarving before venturing into painting, where he was influenced by the Venetian Baroque painter Antonio Molinari and possibly by Giuseppe Crespi and Caravaggio's dramatic use of light and shadow​​​​.

Giovanni Battista Piazzetta's work is renowned for its emotional depth and complex characters, often imbued with a layering of meanings. His notable works include "The Sacrifice of Isaac," "The Annunciation," and "Susanna and the Elders," which showcase his ability to blend religious themes with a strong sense of humanity​​​​​​. Despite not receiving numerous commissions, he made significant contributions through his book illustrations and was a respected teacher, becoming the first director of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia in 1750​​​​.

For art collectors and experts, Giovanni Battista Piazzetta's works offer a unique perspective on 18th-century Venetian painting, highlighting his distinctive style and contribution to the Rococo movement. His paintings, which can be found in various museums and galleries, continue to captivate audiences with their intricate details and emotional resonance.

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Date and place of birt:13 february 1682, Venice, Italy
Date and place of death:29 april 1754, Venice, Italy
Nationality:Italy
Period of activity: XVIII century
Specialization:Artist, Painter
Art school / group:Venetian school
Genre:Genre art, Mythological painting, Portrait, Religious genre
Art style:Baroque, Rococo, Old Masters

Creators Italy

Adriaan van den Spiegel (1578 - 1625)
Adriaan van den Spiegel
1578 - 1625
Vincenzo Cabianca (1827 - 1902)
Vincenzo Cabianca
1827 - 1902
Bartolomeo Schedoni (1578 - 1615)
Bartolomeo Schedoni
1578 - 1615
Franco Albini (1905 - 1977)
Franco Albini
1905 - 1977
Alexander Grigoryevich Varnek (1782 - 1843)
Alexander Grigoryevich Varnek
1782 - 1843
Eleuterio Pagliano (1826 - 1903)
Eleuterio Pagliano
1826 - 1903
Nikolai Nikolaevich Zhukov (1908 - 1973)
Nikolai Nikolaevich Zhukov
1908 - 1973
 Fillìa (1904 - 1936)
Fillìa
1904 - 1936
Camillo Pacetti (1758 - 1826)
Camillo Pacetti
1758 - 1826
Jacques Lipchitz (1891 - 1973)
Jacques Lipchitz
1891 - 1973
Tomaso Buzzi (1900 - 1981)
Tomaso Buzzi
1900 - 1981
Carlo Bossoli (1815 - 1884)
Carlo Bossoli
1815 - 1884
Leo Putz (1869 - 1940)
Leo Putz
1869 - 1940
Bernhard Keil (1624 - 1687)
Bernhard Keil
1624 - 1687
Attilio Castiglioni (1928 - 1990)
Attilio Castiglioni
1928 - 1990
Marco Marcola (1740 - 1793)
Marco Marcola
1740 - 1793

Creators Baroque

John James Chalon (1778 - 1854)
John James Chalon
1778 - 1854
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard (1749 - 1803)
Adélaïde Labille-Guiard
1749 - 1803
David de Coninck (1644 - 1701)
David de Coninck
1644 - 1701
Johann Martin Metz (1717 - 1790)
Johann Martin Metz
1717 - 1790
Johann Alexander Thiele (1685 - 1752)
Johann Alexander Thiele
1685 - 1752
Johannes Eckstein (1735 - 1817)
Johannes Eckstein
1735 - 1817
Maria Giovanna Clementi (1692 - 1761)
Maria Giovanna Clementi
1692 - 1761
Peeter Gijsels (1621 - 1690)
Peeter Gijsels
1621 - 1690
Matthäus Merian I (1593 - 1650)
Matthäus Merian I
1593 - 1650
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone (1687 - 1775)
Carlo Innocenzo Carlone
1687 - 1775
Pierre-Paul Sevin (1646 - 1710)
Pierre-Paul Sevin
1646 - 1710
Luca Giordano (1634 - 1705)
Luca Giordano
1634 - 1705
Giovanni Francesco Guerrieri (1589 - 1657)
Giovanni Francesco Guerrieri
1589 - 1657
Bénigne Gagneraux (1756 - 1795)
Bénigne Gagneraux
1756 - 1795
Michele Lucchese (XVI century - XVI century)
Michele Lucchese
XVI century - XVI century
Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp (1612 - 1652)
Benjamin Gerritsz. Cuyp
1612 - 1652