Napoleone Martinuzzi (Murano, 1892 - Venice 1977) trained as a sculptor and became renowned for his glass designs. In 1925, he joined Paolo Venini at V.S.M. Venini & C., where he developed a distinctive sculptural style, exploring plasticity and polychromy in glass. His works included the famous "pulegosi" glasses and bestiary pieces. He directed the Murano Glass Museum (1922-1931) and collaborated with Gabriele d'Annunzio on several commissions. Martinuzzi participated in multiple international exhibitions, including the Venice Biennale and Monza Triennale. In 1932, he founded a new glass company. Later, he only focused on sculpture.