Giovanni Pichler (Born 10 January 1734 in Naples; died 25 January 1791 in Rome) was a German-Italian artist in engraved gems.
Giovanni was educated by his father in classical methods, and apprenticed to Domenico Corvi[1] He cut, after 15 years, a Hercules in Combat with the Nemean Lions, a generally admired piece.
His gems, both recessed and embossed, are of outstanding clarity and sharpness and he was one of the most sought after engravers of his age,[1] leaving him with a prolific 379 pieces to his name.
Giovanni Pichler died on 25 January 1791 in Rome.
A portrait bust of Pichler by the sculptor, Christopher Hewetson is conserved in the Musei Capitolini, Rome.