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1. Introduction of The Angel Face Relief Nanni di Banco (c. 1375-1421) was a famous sculptor in the early Italian Renaissance, known for his combination of Gothic style and Renaissance art style. Nanni was a member of the Florentine Guild of Fine Arts. His works not only focus on the depiction of details, but also […]

1. Introduction of Angel Gabriel Face Relief Andrea della Robbia(1435-1525) was a famous Italian Renaissance sculptor from the Della Robbia family in Florence. He was the nephew of Luca della Robbia and inherited his uncle’s innovation in ceramic glazing technology. He applied glazing technology to reliefs of religious and secular themes, making the sculptures more […]

1. Introduction of Apollo in Chariot Relief Apollo is the god of light, music, poetry and art in ancient Greek mythology, symbolizing wisdom and harmony. He has a very high status in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. He not only controls the movement of the sun, but also represents medicine, prophecy and truth. His image […]

1. Introduction of Goddess Aurora Statue Relief Guido Reni (1575-1642) is a famous Italian Baroque painter, known for his elegant, soft and religious works. He was born in Bologna, Italy, and studied under the Carracci brothers, forming a unique style that combines classical aesthetics with Baroque drama. Reni is good at expressing religious and mythological […]

1. Introduction of The Autumn Harvest Relief Sculpture Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770-1844) is a famous Danish neoclassical sculptor, known as the “Michelangelo of the North”. He was educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, and later went to Rome for further studies. Influenced by ancient Greek and Roman art, he gradually formed […]

1. Introduction of Bacchanal of Putti Relief François Duquesnoy (c. 1597-1643) was a famous Belgian Baroque sculptor known for his exquisite grasp of classical style and unique “elegant Baroque” style. Duquesnoy spent most of his career in Rome, Italy, and was deeply influenced by ancient Greek and Roman sculptures. His works are uniquely delicate and […]

1. Introduction of Dionysian Procession Relief Bacchus, or Dionysus in Greek mythology, is the god of wine in Roman and Greek mythology, symbolizing carnival, harvest and vitality. He is in charge of grape planting, winemaking and celebrations, representing the growth cycle and infinite vitality of nature. This Dionysian Procession Relief shows a scene in the […]

1. Introduction of Luca Robbia Relief Luca della Robbia (1399/1400-1482) was a famous Italian Renaissance sculptor, known for his innovative glazed terracotta sculptures. Born in Florence, he studied bronze and marble sculpture in his early years and gradually developed his own unique artistic style.  This Luca Robbia Relief is part of Luca della Robbia’s creation […]

1. Introduction of Young Trumpet Players Relief The Psalms is an important collection of poems in the Old Testament of the Bible, consisting of 150 poems, which mainly express praise, prayer, gratitude and repentance to God. As one of the classics of ancient Hebrew literature, the Psalms is rich in content and beautiful in language, […]

1. Introduction of Voices to Heaven Relief Luca della Robbia (c. 1399/1400-1482) was an important sculptor of the Italian Renaissance. His works are known for their exquisite expression and delicate emotional portrayal. Della Robbia’s achievements in the field of sculpture are not only reflected in the shaping of the figures, but also in his innovation […]