Collection: Follower of Andrea Briosco, called Riccio

Mastery of classical form in the spirit of Paduan Renaissance bronze.

Working in the orbit of the celebrated Paduan sculptor Andrea Briosco, known as Riccio, this anonymous hand captures the intellectual fervor and aesthetic refinement of the High Renaissance. Padua, a vibrant center of humanism and classical scholarship, fostered a passionate revival of antiquity, prompting artists to translate ancient mythology into intimate, highly tactile forms.

The works associated with this follower emulate Riccio’s signature mastery of small-scale sculpture, characterized by an expressive naturalism and a rich, textured surface quality. Figures—often satyrs, mythological beasts, or classical deities—possess a dynamic vitality, rendered with a deep sensitivity to anatomy and movement that defines the classical tradition.

These pieces represent the pinnacle of Renaissance cabinet art, designed for the private contemplation of scholarly collectors. Through exquisite modeling and a profound understanding of classical motifs, the artist preserves the spirit of an era that sought to harmonize human emotion with the idealized proportions of the ancient world.