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

Leonardo Bistolfi (1859 - 1933)
Leonardo Bistolfi
1859 - 1933
Vincenzo Petrocelli (1823 - 1896)
Vincenzo Petrocelli
1823 - 1896
Bernardo Daddi (1280 - 1348)
Bernardo Daddi
1280 - 1348
Salomon Rombouts (1650 - 1702)
Salomon Rombouts
1650 - 1702
Luca Ciamberlano (1580 - 1641)
Luca Ciamberlano
1580 - 1641
Alessandro Tiarini (1577 - 1668)
Alessandro Tiarini
1577 - 1668
Monica Bonvicini (1965)
Monica Bonvicini
1965
Carol Rama (1918 - 2015)
Carol Rama
1918 - 2015
Giangiacomo Spadari (1938 - 1997)
Giangiacomo Spadari
1938 - 1997
Tino di Camaino (1280 - 1337)
Tino di Camaino
1280 - 1337
Paolo Porpora (1617 - 1673)
Paolo Porpora
1617 - 1673
Ritsue Mishima (1962)
Ritsue Mishima
1962
Cesare Tallone (1853 - 1919)
Cesare Tallone
1853 - 1919
Romano Vio (1913 - 1984)
Romano Vio
1913 - 1984
Antonio Vivarini (1415 - 1480)
Antonio Vivarini
1415 - 1480
Turi Simeti (1929 - 2021)
Turi Simeti
1929 - 2021

Creators Baroque

Lodewijk Toeput (1550 - 1605)
Lodewijk Toeput
1550 - 1605
Arnold van Ravesteyn (1605 - 1690)
Arnold van Ravesteyn
1605 - 1690
Valentin de Boulogne (1591 - 1632)
Valentin de Boulogne
1591 - 1632
Jan van Huchtenburg (1647 - 1733)
Jan van Huchtenburg
1647 - 1733
Lodovico Lana (1597 - 1646)
Lodovico Lana
1597 - 1646
Jacopo Bellini (1400 - 1470)
Jacopo Bellini
1400 - 1470
Charles Hamilton Smith (1776 - 1859)
Charles Hamilton Smith
1776 - 1859
Rose-Adélaïde Ducreux (1761 - 1802)
Rose-Adélaïde Ducreux
1761 - 1802
Ferdinand Kobell (1740 - 1799)
Ferdinand Kobell
1740 - 1799
Jean-Baptiste Greuze (1725 - 1805)
Jean-Baptiste Greuze
1725 - 1805
Pieter Bruegel II (1564 - 1638)
Pieter Bruegel II
1564 - 1638
Roelof Jansz van Vries (1631 - 1701)
Roelof Jansz van Vries
1631 - 1701
Cornelis Mahu (1613 - 1689)
Cornelis Mahu
1613 - 1689
Georges de La Tour (1593 - 1652)
Georges de La Tour
1593 - 1652
 Meister der Dormitio Virginis Massari (XV century - ?)
Meister der Dormitio Virginis Massari
XV century - ?
Jan Meerhout (1630 - 1677)
Jan Meerhout
1630 - 1677