Giacomo Piazzetta

Giacomo Piazzetta was an Italian sculptor who lived from 1640 to 1705 within the Republic of Venice. His documented career focused on the practice of sculpture during this period. He is historically noted for his role as the parent of the artist Giovanni Battista Piazzetta. In addition to this familial connection, Giacomo served as the teacher for his son, guiding the younger artist's early development. These relationships form the primary record of his professional and personal life as preserved in historical accounts. His legacy remains linked to the artistic lineage he established through his instruction and family ties.