Giovanni Antonio Fumiani (1645–1710): The Titan of Venetian Quadratura Giovanni Antonio Fumiani (1645–1710) stands as a monumental figure in the Venetian Baroque, renowned primarily for his audacious undertaking – the decoration of San Pantalon’s nave with one of the largest canvases ever conceived. More than just a painter; he was an architect of illusion, a master of quadratura, whose ambition and artistic vision reshaped the visual landscape of Venice and cemented his place among the foremost artists of his era. Born in Venice around 1645, Fumiani’s formative years were spent honing his c…