Giovanni Battista Gaulli (Artist, known for paintings of Saint Sebastian)

Giovanni Battista Gaulli (1671–1709) was a renowned Italian Baroque artist celebrated for his dramatic and elaborate ceiling paintings. He is best known for his work in Rome’s Church of the Gesù, where his masterpiece, "The Triumph of the Name of Jesus," uses illusionistic techniques to create a dynamic, three-dimensional effect that seems to burst from the ceiling. Although he painted various subjects, including saints like Saint Sebastian, Gaulli’s innovative use of light, shadow, and perspective exemplifies the grandeur and emotional intensity characteristic of Baroque art. His work continues to be admired for its technical skill and theatrical impact.