Leonardo Sormani: The Shadow Sculptor of Rome The name Leonardo Sormani, a figure shrouded in the mists of 16th-century Rome, represents one of the most intriguing enigmas within Italian Renaissance sculpture. While not boasting the flamboyant recognition afforded to giants like Michelangelo or Bernini, Sormani’s work—particularly his contributions to monumental tombs and religious statuary—holds a quiet power and remarkable realism t…