Giovanni Battista Aleotti

Giovanni Battista Aleotti, also known as Argenta, was an Italian engineer and architect of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods. He is best known for designing and constructing grand fountains, including the famous Fontana dell'Acqua Paola in Rome, which exemplifies innovative water engineering and artistic design. Aleotti worked on various architectural projects, combining functionality with aesthetic appeal, and contributed to the development of urban water systems. His work reflects the period's blend of engineering ingenuity and artistic expression, making him a notable figure in early modern Italian architecture and hydraulics.