Giovanni Battista Gaulli (1639 - 1709)
1639-05-08Genova, Italy1709-04-02Rome, ItalyItaly
Giovanni Battista Gaulli
Giovanni Battista Gaulli was an Italian artist working in the High Baroque and early Rococo periods. He is best known for his grand illusionistic vault frescos in the Church of the Gesù in Rome, Italy. His work was influenced by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.
Date and place of birt: | 8 may 1639, Genova, Italy |
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Date and place of death: | 2 april 1709, Rome, Italy |
Nationality: | Italy |
Period of activity: | XVII, XVIII century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Art style: | Baroque |