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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.

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Meticulous detailingMythological imaginationDynamic movementInnovative metalwork

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