Giovanni’s work is defined by its 16th century sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Virgin and Child
After Giovanni Bellini (Italian, 1428/30–1516)

Virgin and Child
After Giovanni Bellini Italian, c. 1431-1516

Bust of Turbanned Man with a Book
After Guercino (Italian, 1591-1666) or Giovanni Bellini (Italian, 1428/30-1516) or after Jacopo Bellini (Italian, c. 1400-c. 1470/71)

The Serf
Henri Matisse French, 1869–1954

View of Ponte Lugano on the Anio, from Views of Rome
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778) published by Francesco (Italian, 1758-1810) and Pietro Piranesi (Italian, born 1758/9)

Adoration of the Christ Child
Filippo Bellini or circle of Italian, c. 1550-1603

Virgin of Mercy (Madonna della Misericordia)
Attributed to Filippo Bellini, or his circle Italian, c. 1550-1603

Villa Pamphili outside Porta S. Pancrazio, from Views of Rome
Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720-1778) published by Francesco (Italian, 1758-1810) and Pietro Piranesi (Italian, born 1758/9)

The Battle around the Shield and Lance
Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio (Italian, 1500/05–1565) after Raffaello Sanzio, called Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)

Nativity (recto); Virgin and Child, Angel (verso)
Attributed to Filippo Bellini, or his circle Italian, c. 1550-1603

The Ecstasy of Saint Francis
Giovanni Baglione (Italian, 1566–1643)

Portrait of Mme. Lina Cavalieri
Giovanni Boldini (Italian, 1842–1931)

Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Baptist
Bartolomeo di Giovanni (Italian, active c. 1465-1501)

Saint John the Baptist Entering the Wilderness
Giovanni di Paolo (Italian, 1398–1482)

Ecce Agnus Dei
Giovanni di Paolo (Italian, 1398–1482)

Armida Encounters the Sleeping Rinaldo
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, 1696–1770)

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
Giovanni di Paolo (Italian, 1398–1482)

The Creation of Adam
Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione Italian, 1609-1664

Rinaldo and the Magus of Ascalon
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, 1696–1770)

Armida Abandoned by Rinaldo
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (Italian, 1696–1770)