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What subject did Giovanni Battista Tiepolo paint in the Cappella Colleoni at Bergamo?
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In the Cappella Colleoni at Bergamo, the Italian artist Giovanni Battista Tiepolo painted scenes depicting the life of John the Baptist. Executed in 1732, these works are notable for the introduction of airy landscape backgrounds, which marked a significant innovation in his artistic style.1