Severo da Ravenna: A Sculptor Bridging Renaissance and Mannerism Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (active ca 1496 – ca 1543) stands as a fascinating figure in the artistic landscape of the High Renaissance and Mannerist periods, largely obscured by scholarly debate regarding attribution. Born in Ravenna, Italy, his career unfolded primarily in Padua, Ferrara, and Ravenna itself—locations that profoundly shaped his artistic sensibilities and output. While relatively little biographical information survives, meticulous examination of his surviving sculptures reveals a remarkable talent for capturing…