By the time that Antonio Canova (1757-1822) moved to Rome in 1780, he was already an established artist in the city of Venice. This major city in northeastern Italy was not too far away from his hometown of Possagno in the Venetian Republic. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the …
Antonio Canova Sculptures
One of the most intriguing sculptures ever created can be found decorating a stairwell in a famous mansion in London. This isn’t just because of its immense beauty, but because of the notorious man that it depicts. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, …