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Giambattista Pittoni

Giambattista Pittoni (1687–1767) was a painter, professor and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Giovanni Battista Pittoni the Younger; Giovanni Battista, the younger Pittoni; Giovanni Battista Pittoni; the younger Giovanni Battista Pittoni; Giovanni Battista Pettoni; Giovanni Battista II Pittoni.

Overview

Born at Venice in 1687, died at Venice in 1767.

In detail

training under Francesco Pittoni and Antonio Balestra is recorded. Anton Kern and Cesare Ligari are recorded as having studied under Giambattista Pittoni.

The authority associates the name with Baroque and Rococo.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Venice and Republic of Venice. Residence is recorded at Venice. Positions recorded include rector.

Works named in the authority record are Polyxena in front of the Achilles' Tomb, Bacchus and Ariadne, Christ Giving the Keys to Paradise to St. Peter and Portrait of Cardinal Bartolomeo Roverella.

Work by Giambattista Pittoni is recorded in the collections of Belvedere, Städel Museum, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Museo del Prado and Art Institute of Chicago.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Giambattista Pittoni”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q982011: Giambattista Pittoni

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