Domenico Piola: The Architect of Genoese Ceilings Domenico Piola, born in Genoa around 1627 and passing away in 1702, stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of his era – a true master of the Baroque period. More than simply a painter, he was the driving force behind the Piola family studio, a prolific workshop that dominated the decoration of ceilings throughout Genoa for nearly a century. His legacy isn’t defined by ind…