Rinaldo Rinaldi (1793 – 1873): Venetian Neoclassicism and Romantic Sentiment Rinaldo Rinaldi, born in Padua in 1793, represents a cornerstone of Venetian artistic expression during the nineteenth century. His formative years were profoundly shaped by his father’s dedication to wood carving—a craft meticulously cultivated from childhood—establishing a lifelong commitment to sculptural artistry. By fourteen, he seamlessly transitioned i…