Perseus med Medusas hoved (1804) er det mest berømte maleri af Antonio Canova, som er i Metropolitan Museum of Arts samling i New York. Cupid and Psyche (1793) og Hercules and Lichas (1795) er de næste to værker, som verden kender bedst. Udvalgt fra de 86 værker af Antonio Canova i vores katalog er her de 86, som samlere og museumsgæster oftest opsøger, inklusiv årstal, museum og historien bag hvert værk.
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At stå over for Antonio Canovas "Perseus med Medusas hoved" er ikke blot at møde en skulptur, men at opleve et fastfrosset øjeblik af mytisk guddommeliggørelse. Udskåret i lysende marmor indfanger dette værk selve essensen af klassisk heroisme – det farefulde skæringspunkt, hvor guddommelig skæbne møder dødeligt mod. Den fortællende kraft, der udgår fra værket, er næsten mærkbar; man kan næsten høre ekkoet fra kampen og den åndeløse spænding, der…
The Divine Union of Love and Soul In the quiet stillness of white marble, Antonio Canova captures a moment that transcends time itself. Cupid and Psyche is not merely a sculpture; it is a breathtaking manifestation of the eternal struggle and ultimate triumph of love over adversity. As the viewer approaches this Neoclassical masterpiece, they are immediately drawn into the intimate orbit of the two figures. The god of desire,…
To stand before Antonio Canova's "Hercules and Lichas" is to confront a moment ripped from the very fabric of myth—a tableau vivant rendered in cool, eternal marble. This sculpture does not merely depict a scene; it captures the explosive apex of conflict. The composition itself pulses with kinetic energy, freezing Hercules mid-struggle against the formidable figure of Lichas. One can almost hear the strain in the air, feel the tension…
Antonio Canova’s “Theseus and the Minotaur,” completed in 1782, stands as one of Neoclassical sculpture's most enduring achievements. More than just a depiction of mythic heroism, it embodies the movement’s core principles—classical idealism tempered with palpable emotion—captivating viewers centuries later.
Within the hallowed, quiet air of the Augustinian Church in Vienna, the Tomb of Duchess Maria Christina of Saxony-Teschen waits in silent repose. This marble monument, sculpted by Antonio Canova, honors the memory of Maria Christina of Austria, who lived from 1742 to 1798. As the daughter of Empress Maria Theresia, her presence lingers through the stone, a tribute commissioned by her husband, Albert of Saxe-Teschen, to ensure her legacy…
Within the hallowed, echoing expanse of St. Peter’s Basilica, there exists a profound dialogue between the mortal and the divine, captured most exquisitely in Antonio Canova’s Tomb of Pope Clement XIII. Completed in 1792, this monumental masterpiece serves as much more than a mere funerary marker; it is a breathtaking testament to the Neoclassical ideal, where the weight of history meets the lightness of spiritual transcendence. As one approaches this…
Antonio Canova's “Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker” isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a carefully constructed declaration, a potent blend of Roman grandeur and Napoleonic ambition. Completed in 1806, this colossal marble figure transcends its physical form to embody an ideal of power – not through brute force or military conquest, but through a reimagining of leadership as a symbol of enduring peace. The sheer scale of the work—standing over three…
To stand before Antonio Canova's "Orpheus and Eurydice" is to encounter not merely a sculpture, but a profound meditation on the fragile boundaries between life and oblivion. This masterpiece, rendered in exquisite white marble, captures the very essence of human longing—the desperate reach for what we love, even when that love resides just beyond our grasp. The composition itself seems suspended in an eternal moment: Orpheus, the legendary musician whose…
In the quiet, hallowed halls of Neoclassical mastery, few works resonate with as much profound tenderness as Antonio Canova’s Monument to Archduchess Maria Christina. This exquisite detail captures a moment suspended in eternal grief, where the cold rigidity of marble is transformed into a breathing, weeping testament to lost love. As we gaze upon the reclining figure, we are not merely looking at stone, but witnessing the delicate intersection of…
To stand before this magnificent depiction of Daedalus and Icarus is to confront not merely a sculpture, but the very breath of human ambition. Antonio Canova’s masterful rendering captures that exquisite, terrifying moment suspended between genius and hubris. The marble itself seems imbued with the memory of sunlight and wind; it possesses a polished luminescence that speaks volumes about both the artist's skill and the enduring power of the myth…
Antonio Canova's "Cupid and Psyche" isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a frozen moment of profound yearning, a testament to the enduring power of love against the backdrop of…
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Antonio Canova's "Tomb of Pope Clement XIII," completed in 1792, is more than just a sculpture; it’s a profound meditation on mortality, faith, and the enduring legacy of…
Antonio Canova's "Orpheus," completed in 1776, isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s an immersive experience. This monumental work, originally intended for the garden of Villa Falier at Asolo, transports…
Bust of Hebe: A Testament to Neoclassical Elegance Antonio Canova’s “Bust of Hebe” stands as an emblem of the neoclassical aesthetic, embodying ideals of serenity, grace and refined…
Antonio Canova’s 1796 sculpture presents Mary Magdalene in a state of profound psychological realism. Moving away from traditional depictions of the figure as a redeemed or joyful saint,…
“Feed the Hungry,” created in 1795 by the Italian sculptor Antonio Canova, is more than just a depiction of a mother nurturing her child; it's a profound meditation…
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Antonio Canova's "Venus and Mars," completed in 1822, is more than just a sculpture; it’s a carefully orchestrated tableau of opposing forces achieving an unexpected harmony. This magnificent…
The marble sculpture depicts a male figure identified as Paris from Greek mythology. The figure is positioned in a dynamic stance, with one hand raised toward the head…
Antonio Canova’s Triumph of Venus: A Study in Marble Elegance Antonio Canova (1757-1822) stands as a titan amongst Neoclassical sculptors, his unparalleled mastery of marble carving cementing his…
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The Monumento funerario a Clemente XIII 1783-1792 is a monumental marble sculpture by the Italian artist Antonio Canova. This funerary work was created to honor Pope Clement XIII.…
Ercole e Lica 1795-1815 is a sculpture by the artist Antonio Canova. This work depicts a mythological conflict between the figures of Hercules and Lichas. The subject matter…
Antonio Canova's “Theseus and the Minotaur,” a monumental marble sculpture completed in 1782, isn’t merely a depiction of Greek myth; it’s a profound meditation on victory, sacrifice, and…
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In the quietude of 1790, before he became the undisputed titan of Neoclassical sculpture, a young Antonio Canova captured something far more elusive than marble or stone. His…
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The plaster, coming from the heirs of the engraver Paolo Toschi together with the herm of Maria Luigia (inv. 2532), takes up a similar marble work by Canova…
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A Monument to Grief and Idealized Beauty: Canova's 'Monumento a Maria Cristina d'Austria' Antonio Canova’s ‘Monumento a Maria Cristina d'Austria,’ completed between 1798 and 1805, stands as a…
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The world of 18th-century portraiture often revelled in ostentatious displays of wealth and power, yet Antonio Canova's "Portrait of Amadeo Svajer" offers a strikingly different experience – one…
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De 8 museer, der rummer flest af malerierne på denne side.
| Museum | By | Værker af Antonio Canova | Malerier fra denne liste |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museo Correr |
Venedig | 5 | Orpheus and Eurydice, Daedalus and Icarus, Orpheus |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
New York | 3 | Perseus med Medusas hoved, Venus Italica, Reclining Naiad |
 Peterskirken |
Vatikanstaten | 3 | Tomb of Pope Clement XIII, Tomb of Pope Clement XIII, Tomb of Pope Clement XIII (detail) |
 Louvre |
Paris | 2 | Cupid and Psyche, Cupid and Psyche |
 Victoria and Albert Museum |
London | 2 | Theseus and the Minotaur, Theseus and the Minotaur |
 Augustinerkirken |
Wien | 2 | Tomb of Duchess Maria Christina of Saxony-Teschen, Monument to Archduchess Maria Christina (detail) |
 Gipsoteca |
Possagno | 1 | Hercules and Lichas |
 Pinacoteca di Brera |
Milano | 1 | Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker |
To stand before Antonio Canova's "Orpheus and Eurydice" is to encounter not merely a sculpture, but a profound meditation on the fragile boundaries between life and oblivion. This…
Antonio Canova’s “Theseus and the Minotaur,” completed in 1782, stands as one of Neoclassical sculpture's most enduring achievements. More than just a depiction of mythic heroism, it embodies…
The Divine Union of Love and Soul In the quiet stillness of white marble, Antonio Canova captures a moment that transcends time itself. Cupid and Psyche is not…
At stå over for Antonio Canovas "Perseus med Medusas hoved" er ikke blot at møde en skulptur, men at opleve et fastfrosset øjeblik af mytisk guddommeliggørelse. Udskåret i…
Antonio Canova's "Venus and Mars," completed in 1822, is more than just a sculpture; it’s a carefully orchestrated tableau of opposing forces achieving an unexpected harmony. This magnificent…
Perseus med Medusas hoved (1804), Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Derefter følger Cupid and Psyche (1793) og Hercules and Lichas (1795).
47 år gammel: Perseus med Medusas hoved er fra 1804, og Antonio Canova blev født i 1757.
Perseus med Medusas hoved, Cupid and Psyche, Hercules and Lichas, Theseus and the Minotaur, Tomb of Duchess Maria Christina of Saxony-Teschen, Tomb of Pope Clement XIII, Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, Orpheus and Eurydice, Monument to Archduchess Maria Christina (detail) og Daedalus and Icarus. Ranglisten ovenfor angiver årstallet og museet for hver af dem.
Vores katalog indeholder 86 værker af Antonio Canova, dateret fra 1775 til 1822.
De fleste af dem findes i Museo Correr (Venedig), Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) og Peterskirken (Vatikanstaten). Tabellen ovenfor lister museerne enkeltvis.
I 1790s: 22 af de 86 værker på denne side stammer fra denne periode, herunder Cupid and Psyche.
Det tidligste på denne side er Orpheus and Eurydice (1775), det seneste Head of a Vestal Virgin (1822).
Sculpture (20), Mythology (12) og Marble (11), blandt de 86 værker på denne side.
Marble: 15 ud af de 86 værker på denne side.
Neo-classicism, som malerierne på denne side viser.
Orpheus and Eurydice, Daedalus and Icarus og Orpheus er blandt de 5 værker på denne side, som er i Museo Correr, Venedig's samling.
Ja. Hvert maleri på denne side kan bestilles som en håndmalet oliereproduktion i museums kvalitet eller som et kunstprint i den størrelse, du ønsker, direkte fra maleriets egen side.
Antonio Canova står som en monumentale skikkelse i den vestlige kunsthistorie og betragtes i vid udstrækning som den fremmeste neoklassiske skulptør. Hans mesterskab i marmorhugning og hans evne til at besjæle klassiske former med dyb emotion sikrede ham en plads blandt alle tiders største kunstnere. Canova blev født i Possagno, Italien, som søn af Pietro Canova, en stenhugger, og hans tidlige liv blev formet af det kunstneriske miljø, der omgav ham.
