Sculpturen op het grafmonument van Canova in de Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari te Venetië c. 1850 - 1880

This is a photograph by C. Coen & Figlio of the sculptures on Canova's tomb in Venice. The monument to Canova embodies the Neoclassical style, referencing classical antiquity. But it's worth noting that Canova's tomb was originally designed by Canova himself for the tomb of Titian, who was a very famous painter. Canova died before that project was executed, and his students used his design for his own tomb instead. The Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, where the tomb is located, is a significant example of institutional power. The Basilica houses many important works of art commissioned by powerful patrons and is still a working church. These monuments reflect the social norms of their time, where artists were supported by wealthy patrons, and religious institutions played a central role in cultural life. Historical research into patronage networks, the biographies of artists, and the social history of Venice can help us better understand the role of art in shaping cultural values and power structures.