Bras Toscano de Melo (c. 1740-1823): A Master of Plaster Studies and Portuguese Artistic Legacy Bras Toscano de Melo, born around 1740 in Portugal, remains a figure shrouded in artistic fascination—a sculptor whose singular contribution to the Baroque tradition continues to inspire admiration. While biographical details are scarce, his impact on Portuguese art history is undeniable, primarily recognized for his groundbreaking plaster…