Rinaldo Rinaldi (1793 – 1873): Venetian Neoclassicism and Romantic Sentiment Rinaldo Rinaldi, born in Padua in 1793, stands as a pivotal figure within the artistic landscape of 19th-century Venice. His formative years were steeped in the traditions of wood carving—a craft diligently honed under his father’s tutelage from childhood—laying the groundwork for a lifelong dedication to sculptural artistry. By fourteen, he transitioned seam…