Jacopo Guarana (1720 – 1808): The Last Tiepolesque Heir Jacopo Guarana, born in Verona in 1720, stands as a poignant emblem of the waning grandeur of Venetian Baroque art. He emerged from the shadow of Giovanni Battista Tiepolo’s legacy—a tradition he diligently upheld and subtly adapted—establishing himself as one of the foremost fresco painters of his time and securing a place among the most respected artists of his era. His artistic journey was marked by meticulous study under Ricci and Tiepolo, shaping him into a craftsman deeply rooted in Venetian stylistic conventions yet possessing an…