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Giovanni Battista Zaist

1700 – 1757

Italian painter and art historian

Art historian Painter Scenographer
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About Giovanni Battista Zaist

Lived 1700 – 1757 (aged 57). Giovanni Battista Zaist was an art historian, painter, scenographer and designer.

Giovanni Battista Zaist (Cremona, June 14, 1700 – September 29, 1757) was an Italian painter and art historian.

Biography He was a pupil of Giuseppe Natali. Zaist painted for the church of Santi Egidio ed Omobono and the oratory of San Girolamo. In 1736, Bishop Alessandro Litta used his design to build the convents and churches for the Malmaritate and Penitenti. He is likely best known for his biography of Cremonese painters, which was published posthumously.

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Important facts

Born
14 June 1700, Cremona
Birth century
17th century
Died
29 September 1757, Cremona
Occupation
Art historian, painter, scenographer, designer
Also known as
Giovan Battista Zaist

People in Giovanni Battista Zaist's life

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Portrait of Giuseppe Natali
Giuseppe Natali
1652 – 1722
Painter

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Giovanni Battista Zaist?

Italian painter and art historian (1700-1757)

When was Giovanni Battista Zaist born?

Giovanni Battista Zaist was born on 14 June 1700 in Cremona.

When did Giovanni Battista Zaist die?

Giovanni Battista Zaist died on 29 September 1757 in Cremona.

What was Giovanni Battista Zaist's occupation?

Giovanni Battista Zaist was an art historian, painter, scenographer and designer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Giovanni Battista Zaist

· Wikidata: Q16859661

· DBpedia: Giovanni Battista Zaist

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