Giovanni Battista Tiepolo

Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, born in 1696 in Venice and died in 1770 in Madrid, was an Italian painter known for his grand frescoes and religious works. His paintings, such as 'The Banquet of Cleopatra' and 'Apollo and the Continents,' are celebrated for their dramatic compositions and vibrant color. Tiepolo's contributions to Rococo art and his influence on Italian painting have established him as a significant figure in 18th-century art.