giovanni michele graneri was an italian painter born in turin in 1708 and died in turin in 1762. he was a pupil of domenico olivieri and specialized in painting genre scenes or bamboccio scenes, which were characterized by their depiction of everyday life. among his works are the lottery drawing at piazza del erbe and the market at piazza san carlo, both of which showcase his ability to capture the essence of a crowded marketplace. lif…