Italian Neoclassical painter (1708–1787) based in Rome who bridged late Baroque and early Neoclassical styles. He became the most sought‑after portraitist for British and European aristocrats on the Grand Tour, often placing his sitters before ancient statues and Roman vistas. Batoni also produced refined religious altarpieces that combine clear drawing with rich color and controlled drama.

Pompeo Batoni (1708–1787) was an Italian painter famed for refined portraits of Grand Tour visitors and dignified religious works. Active in Rome, he blended classical balance with Baroque elegance, drawing inspiration from Raphael and classical antiquity. Batoni also produced refined religious altarpieces that combine clear drawing with rich color and controlled drama.