A Neoclassical Voice of Enlightenment Spain Antonio Carnicero y Mancio stands as a pivotal figure in Spanish art during the late Baroque and early neoclassical periods, embodying the intellectual fervor and artistic innovation characteristic of the Enlightenment. Born in Salamanca, Spain, in 1748, he descended from a family deeply steeped in artistic tradition. His father, Alejandro Carnicero, was a renowned sculptor who served the royal court of Charles III, fostering an environment that nurtured Antonio’s burgeoning talent from his earliest years. Alongside his brothers, Gregorio and Isidr…