Fedele Gioffredo Fischetti (30 March 1732, Naples – 25 January 1792, Naples) was an Italian painter of the Neoclassical period. Most of his works are frescoes of an allegorical or mythological nature.
Life and work
His work shows the influence of Pompeo Batoni, which indicates that he may have studied in Rome. He began his career decorating objects such as caskets and carriages. Once he had established his reputation, he was called on to create decorative works for churches and palaces. His first such works date from 1760. His first major work was a canvas depicting the Holy Family, for the church of Santa Teresa [it] in Benevento (1763).[1]
He also decorated several areas in the church of Santa Caterina da Siena (1765-67), including the vault (Saint Catherine), the lunettes on the altars (the cardinal and theological virtues), and the third chapel (the Virgin with Saint Catherine). His fresco in the dining room at the Palazzo del Belvedere in San Leucio is mentioned in the Italian Journey by Goethe. Another famous fresco, in the vault of the Palazzo Doria d'Angri, depicts the triumph of Admiral Lamba Doria against the Venetians in 1298.[1]
Venus Asking Loneliness and Sadness to Punish Psyche
