Giovanni Antonio de Lagaia
Born in 1519.
Giovanni Antonio de Lagaia, a painter whose origins remain uncertain, was active in 1519. He is known in particular for having executed the altarpiece for the high altar of the church of S. Maria della Misericordia in Ascona, a work that he signed and dated to the same year.
The details of his life and artistic career remain largely unknown, leaving questions about his influence and style. His work in Ascona nevertheless attests to a notable contribution to the religious art of his time.