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Andrea Briosco, called Riccio
Italian · 1470–1532
RenaissanceNorthern Italian Renaissance
Riccio was a master of small-scale bronze sculpture who revolutionized Renaissance metalwork through his intricate figurative compositions and mythological narratives. His approach to the human form combined classical anatomical precision with dynamic movement and expressive gesture, creating works of remarkable intimacy and detail. He excelled at infusing his bronzes with narrative richness and decorative sophistication, establishing himself as one of the most innovative sculptors of the Paduan Renaissance.
Character
Meticulous detailingMythological imaginationDynamic movementInnovative metalwork
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