domenico piola was a genoese painter of the baroque period. he was the leading artist in genoa in the second half of the 17th century, working on ceiling frescoes for many genoese churches and palaces and canvas paintings for private collectors. his family studio was highly prolific. he was a frequent collaborator with other artists. piola was an italian painter, draughtsman, printmaker and designer. he was the leading artist in genoa in the second half of the 17th century, working for both public and private collectors. his first teacher was his 17-year older brother-in-law stefano camogli.…