Antonio Canova: The Sculptor of Serenity Antonio Canova (1757–1822) stands as a towering figure in the history of art, universally recognized as the greatest Neoclassical sculptor of his era. His work, characterized by an almost unsettling serenity and a profound understanding of human form, continues to captivate viewers centuries after its creation. Born in Possagno, a small village nestled in the foothills of the Alps near Venice, Canova’s artistic journey began within a family steeped in stonemasonry – his grandfather, Pasino Canova, was himself a skilled sculptor specializing in elabora…