BARATTA, Pietro
(b. 1668 Carrara, d. 1729 Carrara)
Italian sculptor, part of a family of artists. He was active in Venice; his most famous work is the elaborate Brandolin monument (1708) in the church of Cison di Valmarino. He had many orders from abroad: for the Baroque gardens of St. Petersburg Pietro Baratta and his workshop executed a series of allegorical sculptures. He travelled to Rome in 1710; he later executed works for Udine Cathedral.
He was still active in Venice in 1727, and after returned to Carrara. where he died.