Nicola Michetti

While born in Venice, Nicola worked for years in Rome under Carlo Fontana, including as a foreman (Capomaestro) in the reconstruction of the Basilica of Santi Apostoli.

Between 1718 and 1723, Michetti moved to Russia, and became employed by Tsar Peter the Great as court architect.

His main work of these years is the garden and the cascading fountain of the Peterhof Palace near St Petersburg.

Returning to Rome, Michetti was inducted into the Accademia di San Luca in 1725 and appointed architect of the Apostolic Chamber and of the Theatine Order.

During these few years in Rome, he completed other important commissions including the renovation of Palazzo Colonna (1731-1735), as well as much work in ephemeral scenography in the theater.