Fortunato Pasquetti: Venetian Elegance and the Shadow of Revenge Fortunato Pasquetti (1690–1773) stands as a pivotal figure in eighteenth-century Venetian art, embodying the refined sensibilities of Rococo while simultaneously grappling with themes of retribution and artistic obsession. Born in Venice during its golden age—a period marked by opulent patronage and burgeoning artistic innovation—Pasquetti’s career unfolded against a backdrop of political intrigue and personal turmoil, shaping his distinctive oeuvre and cementing his place within Venetian art history. Early Training and Artist…