Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari, born March 10, 1654 and died September 8, 1727, was a master of the late Baroque period and one of the most important Italian painters of his time. His work was mainly concentrated in Rome, where he played a major role in shaping the art scene. Chiari became best known for his frescoes, which decorated the ceilings and walls of important palaces and churches in Rome. Chiari, born in Rome, found his way to painting despite opposition from his father. Thanks to the support of his mother and the encouragement of a painter named Carlo Antonio Gagliani, he was able to pursue his passion. Chiari was a main assistant in the studio of the elder Carlo Maratta and was one of the central figures of the Maratta studio, along with Giuseppe Passeri and Andrea Procaccini. Already at the age of 22, he designed the lateral lunettes of the Marchionni Chapel in the Church of Santa Maria del Suffragio and also painted the ceiling of a chapel in Santa Maria in Cosmedin.

Throughout his career, Chiari left behind an impressive oeuvre characterized by a large number of frescoes. Among his significant works are the frescoes in the Palazzo Barberini, where he depicted allegorical scenes of Aurora leading Apollo and the chariot with time and the seasons. In addition to these mythological representations, he also decorated the Colonna and Spada palaces with frescoes based on Ovid's Metamorphoses. Moreover, in collaboration with the landscape artist Jan Frans van Bloemen, he painted the Villa di Marchese Torri. He designed numerous other churches and basilicas in Rome, including the Basilica of San Clemente, for which he painted an image of St. Clement in Glory for Pope Clement XI.

But Chiari was not only a talented painter, he was also an outstanding teacher. For example, he taught the famous British painter and architect William Kent as well as Paolo Anesi and Giovanni Andrea Lazzarini. His studio in Rome was particularly frequented by French artists. In addition, Chiari was director of the Accademia di San Luca from 1723 to 1725, where he passed on his skills and knowledge to future generations of artists. At Master Prints, we have made it our mission to preserve and make accessible the legacy of artists like Giuseppe Bartolomeo Chiari. Each of our art prints is an accurate reproduction of the original works, made with the utmost care and highest quality standards to match Chiari's artistic level. By contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage, we make it possible for Chiari's works of art to continue to shine in all their glory and to continue to be admired by art lovers from all over the world.