Girolamo Campagna Paintings

Girolamo Campagna was an Italian sculptor of the Renaissance period who was active mainly in the Veneto region, particularly in Venice. He was born in Verona in 1549 and is considered to be one of the most significant sculptors of his time, contributing to the transition between the Renaissance and Baroque styles in sculpture.

Campagna began his career as an apprentice to the prominent Renaissance sculptor Danese Cattaneo in Padua. After Cattaneo’s death, Campagna moved to Venice, where he would establish his reputation and carry out the majority of his work. He was greatly influenced by the works of the celebrated sculptor Alessandro Vittoria, and his style is often compared to that of his contemporary, Jacopo Sansovino, who was another leading figure in Venetian sculpture at the time.

Campagna’s works are characterized by their classical elegance and expressive, dynamic compositions. Among his notable works are the bronze statue of St. John the Baptist in the church of Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice and the high altar in the Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore. His sculptures can be found in various churches and public spaces in Venice and the surrounding region, and they often reflect the opulent and theatrical sensibilities of the late Renaissance.

After a long and prolific career, Girolamo Campagna died in 1625 in Venice. His legacy is preserved in the numerous religious and secular works he left behind, which continue to be appreciated for their artistic merit and as examples of the rich cultural heritage of the Veneto region during a pivotal era in the history of art.