A Sculptor of Baroque Venice: The Life and Art of Pietro Baratta Pietro Baratta, born in the marble-quarried town of Carrara in 1659 and passing away in Venice in 1729, stands as a compelling figure within the Italian Baroque sculpture tradition. While perhaps not as universally recognized as some of his contemporaries, Baratta’s influence resonated deeply throughout Veneto, particularly in Venice and Udine, where his allegorical sculptures and religious statues imbued churches and villas with a distinctive grace and emotional depth. He wasn't merely a craftsman; he was a product of a thrivi…