Candlelit Evening Visits Transform Canova's Birthplace and Gypsotheca
In Possagno, Italy, the Casa natale di Antonio Canova invites guests for evening tours illuminated by lanterns, simulating the ambiance of the 18th century. Born in 1757, Canova returned home after achieving fame in Rome. The residence showcases original features such as low ceilings, narrow windows, and terracotta flooring. Visitors can view some of Canova's paintings, marked 'A. Canova Sc.'. The tour includes a 19th-century garden adorned with roses and a pine tree that Canova planted in 1799, leading to the Gypsotheca, where electric lights are turned off. Iconic pieces like 'Dedalo e Icaro' and 'Paolina Borghese come Venere vincitrice' are highlighted, revealing intricate details obscured by daylight. The journey concludes in the Ala Scarpa, crafted by Carlo Scarpa in 1957, where shadows dance in the lantern light.
Key facts
- Candlelit evening visits at Casa natale di Antonio Canova and Gypsotheca in Possagno.
- Canova was born in Possagno in 1757.
- The house retains original 18th-century features: low ceilings, narrow windows, terracotta floors.
- Canova painted privately and signed works 'A. Canova Sc.' (sculptor).
- The garden includes a pine tree planted by Canova in 1799.
- Gypsotheca exhibits include 'Adone incoronato da Venere,' 'Dedalo e Icaro,' 'Paolina Borghese come Venere vincitrice,' and 'Le Tre Grazie.'
- Ala Scarpa was designed by Carlo Scarpa in 1957.
- The visit concludes with 'Danzatrice con cembali' and its projected shadow.
Entities
Artists
- Antonio Canova
- Carlo Scarpa
- Giuseppe Bernardi detto il Torretti
Institutions
- Casa natale di Antonio Canova
- Gypsotheca
- Ala Ottocentesca
- Ala Scarpa
Locations
- Possagno
- Italy
- Venezia
- Roma
- Europa
Sources
- Artslife —