Venetian
No Portrait Available
Venetian sculpture encompasses the rich artistic tradition of Venice and the Veneto region. Venice's sculptors worked in marble, bronze, and terracotta, creating works for the city's churches, palaces, and public spaces. The tradition spans from medieval Gothic carvings on St. Mark's Basilica through Renaissance masters like Sansovino to Baroque and Neoclassical works.
Sculptures by Venetian
1 sculpture catalogued with museum locations. Browse all sculptures
Museums with Venetian's Work
1 museum displays Venetian's works. Click any museum to see visiting info and the specific works they hold.
About Venetian
Venetian sculpture spans from Gothic carvings on St. Mark's through Renaissance masters like Sansovino to the Baroque. The city's artists worked in marble, bronze, and terracotta.
A Cupid Carrying a Swan (c. 1500) is held by the Art Institute of Chicago.
It shows Cupid carrying a swan, a mythological subject favored in Venetian decorative sculpture of the Renaissance period.
The piece dates to around 1500, from the height of the Venetian Renaissance.
Love Venetian's Style?
Explore art inspired by their style.
Browse Collection