Pompeo Batoni

Pompeo Batoni was one of the most celebrated Italian painters of the 18th century, renowned for his elegant portraits of European aristocrats and Grand Tour travelers visiting Rome. He was equally admired for his sophisticated history paintings and altarpieces, blending classical idealism with a refined Rococo sensibility. His studio became a mandatory destination for wealthy visitors to Rome, making him the preeminent portraitist of his era.