Description: (Italian Painter of the Late Baroque School of Venice)
Sebastiano Ricci, an Italian painter of the late Baroque school in Venice, was renowned for his grand fresco paintings in the Cortonesque style. A contemporary of Piazzetta and an elder of Tiepolo, Ricci played a significant role in the late Baroque art scene. He was known for his mastery of fresco painting techniques and his influence in shaping the artistic landscape of Venice. Ricci also mentored his nephew, Marco Ricci, who made innovative contributions to landscape painting.