Francesco Carradori
Francesco Carradori (1730–1798) was an Italian sculptor born in the Tuscan town of Carrara, renowned for his contributions to the late Baroque and Neoclassical movements. Carradori trained in the prestigious workshops of Florence, where he became known for his skillful use of marble and his ability to blend classical influences with the emerging taste for elegance and rationality in sculpture. In this lecture, we will focus on Carradori's works in Florence, examining his sculptures that reflect the cultural and artistic currents of the 18th century. Notable pieces include his Monument to Ferdinando III of Tuscany in the Piazza della Signoria and his works in the Basilica di San Lorenzo, where his mastery of form and dramatic expression can be seen in his portraits and commemorative statues. Carradori's sculptures not only display technical virtuosity but also offer a glimpse into the shifting tastes of an age that sought to reconcile tradition with innovation.
Detail of Carradori's Bacchus and Ariadne (1777) Palazzo Pitti, Florence
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