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Pier Leone Ghezzi
A Roman Life in Art: The World of Pier Leone Ghezzi Pier Leone Ghezzi, born into the vibrant artistic heart of Rome in 1674, was a painter who gracefully navigated the transition from the grandeur of the Baroque to the playful elegance of the Rococo. His lineage steeped him in artistry from the outset; his grandfather, Sebastiano Ghezzi, served as both painter and architect for Pope Urban VIII, while his father, Giuseppe Ghezzi, establ
ished himself as a prominent Baroque figure. This familial legacy provided young Pier Leone with an immersive education, initially under his father’s tutelage, absorbing the classical traditions championed by masters like Carlo Maratta, Giovanni Battista Gaulli, and Pietro da Cortona. His early connection to the Accademia di San Luca – where his father held the position of secretary and he himself became a member in 1705 with an allego…
