Bertel Thorvaldsen, a titan of Neoclassical sculpture, channeled the spirit of ancient Greece and Rome. Think Thor's (Thorvaldsen's) Hammer forging flawless forms: pristine marble surfaces, idealized human figures, serene expressions, and balanced compositions. His works, unlike the drama of the Baroque, exude classical restraint and intellectual elegance. He favored themes of mythology, heroism, and allegory, bringing ancient ideals of beauty and virtue to life in stone.
Title: Bertel Thorvaldsen | Classical, Neoclassical & Baroque | Britannica
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Title: Bertel Thorvaldsen, Christus (Christ) | MAVCOR
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Title: Thorvaldsen, Bertel, 1770–1844 | Art UK
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Title: Bertel Thorvaldsen: Danish Neoclassical Sculptor
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Title: Bertel Thorvaldsen | Nessus Abducting Dejanira | Danish, sculpted ...
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