Religion Protected by Spain

During his stay in Spain, Giaquinto enjoyed a high reputation equal to that of his compatriot Gianbattista Tiepolo. His output includes a number of altarpieces and easel paintings, although his most important legacy exists through his frescos painted for his royal patron, the most celebrated of which are for the Royal Chapel and the principal staircase of the Palacio de Oriente. Giaquinto’s work left a profound influence on the generation of artists working in Spain during the second half of the 18th century, such as Francisco Bayeu, Antonio Gonz�lez Vel�zquez and even Francisco de Goya.

These frescoes are on the vault above the main staircase of the Royal Palace in Madrid. This is the second work of Giaquinto in the palace after the frescoes of the Chapel. The stucco decoration waas made by J. B. Andreoli from the designs of Giaquinto.