Giambattista Pittoni

Italian Old Master painter (1687-1767)
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Giambattista Pittoni
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Giambattista Pittoni

Summary

Giambattista Pittoni is a human[1]. Born in Venice[2], he… he was born on June 6, 1687[3]. He passed away in Venice[4]. He died on November 6, 1767[5]. He worked as a painter[6], professor[7], draftsperson[8], and art advisor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Giambattista Pittoni's place of birth was Venice[2].
  • Giambattista Pittoni passed away in Venice[4].
  • Giambattista Pittoni was born on June 6, 1687[3].
  • Giambattista Pittoni was born on 1687[11].
  • Giambattista Pittoni died on November 6, 1767[5].
  • Giambattista Pittoni died on November 17, 1767[12].
  • Burial took place at San Giacomo dell'Orio[13].
  • Giambattista Pittoni held citizenship in Republic of Venice[14].
  • Giambattista Pittoni worked as a painter[6].
  • Giambattista Pittoni worked as a professor[7].
  • Giambattista Pittoni worked as a draftsperson[8].
  • Giambattista Pittoni worked as an art advisor[9].
  • Giambattista Pittoni held the position of rector[15].
  • A notable student of Giambattista Pittoni was Anton Kern[16].
  • A notable student of Giambattista Pittoni was Cesare Ligari[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Giambattista Pittoni is Polyxena in front of the Achilles' Tomb[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Giambattista Pittoni is Bacchus and Ariadne[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Giambattista Pittoni is Christ Giving the Keys to Paradise to St. Peter[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Giambattista Pittoni is Portrait of Cardinal Bartolomeo Roverella[21].
  • Giambattista Pittoni is recorded as male[22].
  • Giambattista Pittoni's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Giambattista Pittoni is associated with the Baroque movement[24].
  • Giambattista Pittoni is associated with the Rococo movement[25].
  • Giambattista Pittoni's Commons category is recorded as Giovanni Battista Pittoni[26].
  • Giambattista Pittoni's residence is recorded as Venice[27].

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Origins and Family

Giambattista Pittoni was born in Venice[2]. Recorded date of birth include June 6, 1687[3] and 1687[11].

Education

Studied under Francesco Pittoni[28], a painter[29], 1645–1724[30], of Republic of Venice[31] and Antonio Balestra[32], a painter[33], 1666–1740[34], of Republic of Venice[35], specialised in painting[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], professor[7], draftsperson[8], and art advisor[9]. Giambattista Pittoni held the position of rector[15]. Notable students include Anton Kern[16], a painter[37], 1709–1747[38], of Germany[39], specialised in painting[40] and Cesare Ligari[17], a painter[41], 1716–1770[42], of Switzerland[43].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Polyxena in front of the Achilles' Tomb[18], a painting[44], founded in 1734[45]; Bacchus and Ariadne[19], a painting[46], in France[47], founded in 1723[48]; Christ Giving the Keys to Paradise to St. Peter[20], a painting[49], founded in 1730[50]; and Portrait of Cardinal Bartolomeo Roverella[21], a painting[51], in Italy[52].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 6, 1767[5] and November 17, 1767[12]. Giambattista Pittoni passed away in Venice[4]. Burial took place at San Giacomo dell'Orio[13].

Why It Matters

Giambattista Pittoni ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

FAQs

Where was Giambattista Pittoni born?

Born in Venice[2], Giambattista Pittoni…

Where did Giambattista Pittoni die?

Giambattista Pittoni passed away in Venice[4].

What did Giambattista Pittoni do for work?

Giambattista Pittoni worked as painter[6], professor[7], draftsperson[8], and art advisor[9].

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Movement Baroque, Rococo
    Student of Francesco Pittoni, Antonio Balestra
    Permanent resident of Venice
    Sex or gender male
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