Francesco Penso – The Venetian Sculptor of Poignant Scenes Francesco Penso, more commonly known as Cabianca, was a pivotal figure in the artistic landscape of 17th and 18th-century Venice. Born in the heart of the Serenissima Republic in 1665 and tragically passing away in 1737, his life mirrored the fluctuating fortunes of Venice itself – periods of opulent patronage interspersed with economic hardship and personal struggles. His legacy isn’t defined by grand monuments or universally celebrated works, but rather by a collection of deeply affecting sculptures that reveal a profound understa…