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Giovanni Paolo Panini (1692 - 1765) was born in Piacenza where he first trained under a stage designer. He later moved to Rome to study drawing and began specializing in decorations. In 1716, Panini was painting depictions of Rome ancient and modern monuments. Not long after, he began receiving recognition, joining the Congregazione dei Virtuosi al Pantheon and the Accademia di San Luca. He eventually taught at the latter and became the principal. Beginning in the 1720. Panini painted frescoes for important clients including the pope. He also taught at the Academie de France in Rome where he influenced Jean-Honore Fragonard.