Johann Joachim Kändler: The Soul of Meissen Porcelain The world of eighteenth-century European art is often dominated by grand narratives – the rise of Rococo, the dominance of French courtly style, and the revolutionary fervor of Neoclassicism. Yet, within this larger context, a quieter, more intimate story unfolds: the meticulous artistry of Johann Joachim Kändler, the most influential modeller at Meissen porcelain manufactory. For…