DETAILS
- Artist
- Giambattista Pittoni
- Date
- 1720
- Location
- Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery
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THE ARTIST
Giambattista Pittoni
Giambattista Pittoni, a Venetian master, navigated the transition from the grand Baroque to the elegant Rococo, leaving a legacy of vibrant altarpieces and intricate drawings.
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