Giovanni Battista Tiepolo: The Architect of Light and Illusion Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, born in Venice on March 5, 1696, was more than just a painter; he was an architect of light, a master illusionist, and arguably the most significant decorative painter of the 18th century. His life spanned nearly seven decades, during which he transformed ceilings into breathtaking realms of myth, history, and vibrant color – a legacy that contin…