Michael Wutky: A Rococo Master of Italian Landscapes Born in Krems an der Donau, Austria, in 1739, Michael Wutky emerged as a significant figure within the vibrant landscape painting scene of the late 18th century. Initially trained at the Vienna Academy of Fine Arts under Martin van Meytens, Wutky’s artistic trajectory shifted dramatically upon his journey to Italy in 1771-72. This pivotal move marked not just a geographical change but a fundamental transformation in his style and subject matter – he would become renowned for his dramatic depictions of the Italian peninsula, particularly th…