Giuseppe Torretti: A Venetian Master of Baroque Sculpture Giuseppe Torretti (1664 – 1743) stands as a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of Venice during the Baroque period, embodying the classical revival tempered by fervent religious devotion. Born in Asolo, Italy, he began his artistic journey not as a sculptor destined for grand monuments but as a stonemason—a craft that instilled in him an understanding of material and form crucial to his subsequent achievements. This formative experience would profoundly shape his approach to sculpting, prioritizing meticulous detail and harmonio…