Sebastiano Ricci

Sebastiano Ricci (1659–1734) was an Italian Baroque painter born in Belluno, in the Republic of Venice. He trained in Venice and worked in cities such as Bologna, Parma, Rome, and Florence, drawing inspiration from Paolo Veronese, Annibale Carracci, and Pietro da Cortona. He achieved international recognition through major religious and decorative commissions in countries including Austria, England, and France. He became known for his dynamic compositions, luminous colors, and elegant figures, contributing to the transition from Venetian Baroque painting to the Rococo style.