Gaetano Lapis ( 1706 - 1758 ) was an Italian painter. Gaetano Lapis s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 8771.14 USD for Morte di San Francesco Saverio in 2008 to 14199.74 USD for Diana and Endymion in 2010 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.