Piazzetta was born and died in Venice, where he mainly worked. He painted religious subjects and portraits and designed book illustrations. He was elected Director of the newly founded Accademia in Venice in 1750.
Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
1683 - 1754
Paintings by Giovanni Battista Piazzetta
Piazzetta left this large canvas – probably intended as an altarpiece – unfinished. It depicts the Old Testament story in which Abraham’s faith is tested when he is ordered to sacrifice his only son, Isaac.Wild-eyed, Abraham raises his arm and looks heavenward in despair. His bearded head is amon...
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