Gaetano Fanti

Gaetano Fanti (* 1687 in Bologna, † September 27, 1759 in Vienna ) was an Italian fresco painter.

Fanti specialized himself as a painter of note architectures. 1715 he was appointed by Prince Eugen in Vienna. In the Baroque ceiling painting in Austria it has a crucial role. Together with figure painters such as Johann Michael Rottmayr, Paul Troger and Bartolomeo Altomonte he was involved in major frescoes. Mention may be made, among others, the Karlskirche Vienna, Melk Abbey, the Belvedere Palace and the beautiful monastery.