Pittoni Collection

Apostle Saint James the Great. Creator: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
Apostle Saint James the Great. Private Collection

Samson and Delilah seated on a bed, Samson tearing apart the ropes binding his hands as soldiers look on from behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

Jael hammering a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera, to the right a servant hides behind a curtain; from the series of 112 prints of the sacred history

The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1734. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
The Sacrifice of Polyxena, 1734. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

The Nativity by Giovanni Pittoni

Portrait of a mathematican. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Sacrifice of Polyxena. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
The Sacrifice of Polyxena. Found in the collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Dido building Carthage. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
Dido building Carthage. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Scipio paying homage to Mars. Artist: Pittoni, Giovan Battista (1687-1767)
Scipio paying homage to Mars. From a private collection

Diana and Endymion, 1723. Artist: Giovanni Battista Pittoni the Younger
Diana and Endymion, 1723. Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting and the Moon, falls in love with the sleeping figure of the shepherd Endymion

Sacrifice Polyxena Giovanni Battista Pittoni
The Sacrifice of Polyxena; Giovanni Battista Pittoni (Italian (Venetian), 1687 - 1767); about 1733 - 1734; Oil on canvas; 128.3 × 95.3 cm (50 1, 2 × 37 1, 2 in.)

Anton Kern after Giovanni Battista Pittoni (Bohemian, 1709 - 1747), A Kneeling Woman with an Incense Burner and a Page Holding a Crown and Scepter, c

The Sacrifice of Polyxena; Giovanni Battista Pittoni, Italian (Venetian), 1687 - 1767; about 1733 - 1734; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 128.3 x 95.3 cm (50 1/2 x 37 1/2 in.)

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"Pittoni: A Master of Captivating Artistic Narratives" Step into the world of Pittoni, where captivating stories come to life through his brushstrokes. In "Samson and Delilah, " we witness their forbidden love as they sit on a bed, their eyes filled with desire. Samson's strength is unleashed, tearing apart the ropes that bind him, symbolizing his liberation from temptation. Jael takes center stage in another masterpiece by Pittoni. With determination in her eyes, she hammers a tent peg into the temple of the sleeping Sisera. The scene exudes power and justice while showcasing Jael's bravery. "The Sacrifice of Polyxena" transports us to ancient times. Pittoni captures this tragic moment with precision and emotion in multiple renditions throughout his career. We are left contemplating the complexities of sacrifice and its impact on humanity. Pittoni's versatility shines through in "The Nativity. " Here, he beautifully depicts the humble birth of Jesus Christ, radiating warmth and serenity amidst divine light. Beyond historical narratives, Pittoni delves into portraiture with "Portrait of a Mathematician. " Through meticulous detail and skillful technique, he immortalizes an intellectual figure whose brilliance resonates through time. In "Dido building Carthage, " Pittoni unveils Dido's ambition as she constructs her legendary city. The painting emanates grandeur while capturing Dido's determination to create a lasting legacy. "Scipio paying homage to Mars" showcases Scipio Africanus honoring the god of war after his victory over Hannibal during the Second Punic War. This composition reflects triumph and reverence for military prowess. With each stroke, Giovanni Battista Pittoni mesmerizes us further.