Luigi Vanvitelli is considered one of the greatest interpreters of the Rococo and Neoclassical periods. He executed a large number of works that still characterise the landscape of various Italian cities today: from Caserta (with the scenic Reggia) to Rome. In Ancona, he was the author of the large Lazzaretto, on a pentagonal artificial island he created, and the Gesù church.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini was one of the most important artists and architects of the Italian Baroque period. He was born in Naples, but spent most of his life in Rome, where he became the leading exponent of Baroque sculpture. In addition to sculpture, Bernini also distinguished himself as an architect; one of his most famous projects is St. Peter's Square in the Vatican, with the colonnade that welcomes visitors.

Francesco Borromini was an important Italian Baroque architect, known for his innovative style and ability to create dynamic architectural spaces. He is famous for works such as the church of San Carlo alle Quattro Fontane and the Palazzo Barberini. Borromini is recognised for his creative use of light and curvilinear forms, elements that profoundly influenced Baroque architecture.