Updated Outubro 2026 · ranked by our popularity score (searches, visits and orders for each work) · 86 works by Antonio Canova in our catalogue
In short
The Antonio Canova painting most people know is Perseu com a Cabeça de Medusa (1804), and you can see it at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nova York. Right after it come Cupid and Psyche (1793) and Hercules and Lichas (1795). Out of 86 works by Antonio Canova in our catalogue, these 86 are the best known. Each one comes with its year, its museum and a short note on what makes it stand out.
Estar diante de "Perseu com a Cabeça de Medusa", de Antonio Canova, é encontrar não apenas uma escultura, mas um momento congelado de uma apoteose mítica. Esculpida em mármore luminoso, esta obra captura a própria essência do heroísmo clássico — a interseção perigosa onde o destino divino encontra a coragem mortal. O poder narrativo que emana da peça é palpável; é quase possível ouvir os ecos da batalha e a…
The Divine Union of Love and Soul In the quiet stillness of white marble, Antonio Canova captures a moment that transcends time itself. Cupid and Psyche is not merely a sculpture; it is a breathtaking manifestation of the eternal struggle and ultimate triumph of love over adversity. As the viewer approaches this Neoclassical masterpiece, they are immediately drawn into the intimate orbit of the two figures. The god of desire,…
To stand before Antonio Canova's "Hercules and Lichas" is to confront a moment ripped from the very fabric of myth—a tableau vivant rendered in cool, eternal marble. This sculpture does not merely depict a scene; it captures the explosive apex of conflict. The composition itself pulses with kinetic energy, freezing Hercules mid-struggle against the formidable figure of Lichas. One can almost hear the strain in the air, feel the tension…
Antonio Canova’s “Theseus and the Minotaur,” completed in 1782, stands as one of Neoclassical sculpture's most enduring achievements. More than just a depiction of mythic heroism, it embodies the movement’s core principles—classical idealism tempered with palpable emotion—captivating viewers centuries later.
Within the hallowed, quiet air of the Augustinian Church in Vienna, the Tomb of Duchess Maria Christina of Saxony-Teschen waits in silent repose. This marble monument, sculpted by Antonio Canova, honors the memory of Maria Christina of Austria, who lived from 1742 to 1798. As the daughter of Empress Maria Theresia, her presence lingers through the stone, a tribute commissioned by her husband, Albert of Saxe-Teschen, to ensure her legacy…
Within the hallowed, echoing expanse of St. Peter’s Basilica, there exists a profound dialogue between the mortal and the divine, captured most exquisitely in Antonio Canova’s Tomb of Pope Clement XIII. Completed in 1792, this monumental masterpiece serves as much more than a mere funerary marker; it is a breathtaking testament to the Neoclassical ideal, where the weight of history meets the lightness of spiritual transcendence. As one approaches this…
Antonio Canova's “Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker” isn’t merely a sculpture; it’s a carefully constructed declaration, a potent blend of Roman grandeur and Napoleonic ambition. Completed in 1806, this colossal marble figure transcends its physical form to embody an ideal of power – not through brute force or military conquest, but through a reimagining of leadership as a symbol of enduring peace. The sheer scale of the work—standing over three…
To stand before Antonio Canova's "Orpheus and Eurydice" is to encounter not merely a sculpture, but a profound meditation on the fragile boundaries between life and oblivion. This masterpiece, rendered in exquisite white marble, captures the very essence of human longing—the desperate reach for what we love, even when that love resides just beyond our grasp. The composition itself seems suspended in an eternal moment: Orpheus, the legendary musician whose…
In the quiet, hallowed halls of Neoclassical mastery, few works resonate with as much profound tenderness as Antonio Canova’s Monument to Archduchess Maria Christina. This exquisite detail captures a moment suspended in eternal grief, where the cold rigidity of marble is transformed into a breathing, weeping testament to lost love. As we gaze upon the reclining figure, we are not merely looking at stone, but witnessing the delicate intersection of…
To stand before this magnificent depiction of Daedalus and Icarus is to confront not merely a sculpture, but the very breath of human ambition. Antonio Canova’s masterful rendering captures that exquisite, terrifying moment suspended between genius and hubris. The marble itself seems imbued with the memory of sunlight and wind; it possesses a polished luminescence that speaks volumes about both the artist's skill and the enduring power of the myth…
Cupid and Psyche1796 · Museu do Louvre
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Tomb of Pope Clement XIII1792 · Basílica de São Pedro
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Orpheus1776 · Museo Correr
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Busto de HébeArt Museum Riga Bourse
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The Penitent Magdalene1796 · Palazzo Bianco
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Feed the Hungry1795 · Museo Correr
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Venus and Mars1816 · Courtauld Gallery
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Paris1816 · Neue Pinakothek
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Paolina Borghese as Venus Victrix1804 · Galleria Borghese
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Monumento funerario a Clemente XIII 1783-1792
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Ercole e Lica 1795-1815
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Paolina Borghese 1804-1808
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Apollo 1782-1783
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Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss1793
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Tomb of Pope Clement XIII (detail)1792 · Basílica de São Pedro
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Tomb of Duchess Maria Christina of Saxony-Teschen1799
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Hebe1799
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Eurydice1799
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Napoleon I1800
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Orpheus1799
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Theseus and the Centaur1800
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Head of a Vestal Virgin1822
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Venus Italica1819
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Venus Italica1823 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Reclining Naiad1824 · Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Theseus and the Minotaur1781 · Victoria and Albert Museum
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Teseo sul Minotauro (bozzetto) 1781-1783
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Self-Portrait1790 · Galleria degli Uffizi
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Venus and Mars1800
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Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker1800
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The Three Graces Dancing1799
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Paolina Borghese as Venus Victrix (detail)1800
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Daedalus and Icarus1799
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Portrait of Amadeo Svajer1800
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Amor and Psyche (detail)1799
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Theseus and the Centaur (detail)1800
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Teach the Ignorant1799
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Amor and Psyche1799
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Letizia Ramolino Bonaparte1800
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Theseus and the Minotaur1799
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Danzatrice con dito al mento 1809-1814
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Monumento funerario a Clemente XIV 1783-1787
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Danzatrice con mani sui fianchi 1811-1812
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Untitled (DAQNX9)
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Venere vincitrice dettaglio 1801-1807
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Amore e Pische (particolare)
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Caino 1846
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Ninfa dormiente 1820-1824
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Athena 1821
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Napoleone Bonaparte come Marte pacificatore 1803-1806
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Amore e Psiche 1809
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Bust of NapoleonMuseo Glauco Lombardi
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Amore e Psiche (particolare)
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La morte del mito
65
Danzatrice 1812
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Busto del Cardinale Joseph Fesh
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Amore e Psiche 1798
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Amore e Psiche 1787-1793
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La musa Polyhymnia 1812-1816
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Teseo e il Centauro 1805-1819
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Le Tre Grazie 1812-1816
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Ebe 1816-1817
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La morte di Priamo 1757-1822
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Elena 1757-1822
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Monumento a Clemente XIII dettaglio - l'angelo della morte 1792
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Amore e Psiche (bozzetto)
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Maddalena penitente 1809
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Monumento a Maria Cristina d'Austria 1798-1805
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Cupido
80
Venere Italica 1804-1811
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Bozetto di due figure femminili 1806
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Monumento a Maria Cristina d'Austria (particolare) genio alato
83
Venere Italica 1804-1811 (dettaglio)
84
Endimione 1757-1822
85
Perseo con testa di medusa 1804-1806
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Portrait of Amadeo SvajerMuseo Correr
The four subjects that come up most often in these pieces, each with its best-known example.
The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.
| Museum | City | Works by Antonio Canova | Paintings from this list |
|---|---|---|---|
 Museo Correr |
Veneza | 5 | Orpheus and Eurydice, Daedalus and Icarus, Orpheus |
 Metropolitan Museum of Art |
Nova York | 3 | Perseu com a Cabeça de Medusa, Venus Italica, Reclining Naiad |
 Basílica de São Pedro |
Cidade do Vaticano | 3 | Tomb of Pope Clement XIII, Tomb of Pope Clement XIII, Tomb of Pope Clement XIII (detail) |
 Museu do Louvre |
Paris | 2 | Cupid and Psyche, Cupid and Psyche |
 Victoria and Albert Museum |
Londres | 2 | Theseus and the Minotaur, Theseus and the Minotaur |
 Igreja de Santo Agostinho |
Viena | 2 | Tomb of Duchess Maria Christina of Saxony-Teschen, Monument to Archduchess Maria Christina (detail) |
 Gipsoteca |
Possagno | 1 | Hercules and Lichas |
 Pinacoteca di Brera |
Milão | 1 | Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker |
Pick a decade to see its standout piece.
To stand before Antonio Canova's "Orpheus and Eurydice" is to encounter not merely a sculpture, but a profound meditation on the fragile boundaries between life and oblivion. This masterpiece, rendered in exquisite white marble, captures the very essence of human longing—the desperate reach for what we love, even when that love resides just beyond our grasp. The composition itself seems suspended in an eternal moment: Orpheus, the legendary musician whose…
Antonio Canova’s “Theseus and the Minotaur,” completed in 1782, stands as one of Neoclassical sculpture's most enduring achievements. More than just a depiction of mythic heroism, it embodies the movement’s core principles—classical idealism tempered with palpable emotion—captivating viewers centuries later.
The Divine Union of Love and Soul In the quiet stillness of white marble, Antonio Canova captures a moment that transcends time itself. Cupid and Psyche is not merely a sculpture; it is a breathtaking manifestation of the eternal struggle and ultimate triumph of love over adversity. As the viewer approaches this Neoclassical masterpiece, they are immediately drawn into the intimate orbit of the two figures. The god of desire,…
Estar diante de "Perseu com a Cabeça de Medusa", de Antonio Canova, é encontrar não apenas uma escultura, mas um momento congelado de uma apoteose mítica. Esculpida em mármore luminoso, esta obra captura a própria essência do heroísmo clássico — a interseção perigosa onde o destino divino encontra a coragem mortal. O poder narrativo que emana da peça é palpável; é quase possível ouvir os ecos da batalha e a…
Antonio Canova's "Venus and Mars," completed in 1822, is more than just a sculpture; it’s a carefully orchestrated tableau of opposing forces achieving an unexpected harmony. This magnificent marble work, currently residing within the Royal Collection at Buckingham Palace, offers a profound meditation on love, war, peace, and the enduring power of artistic creation. Commissioned by Prince Regent George IV during his visit to London, the sculpture represents a pivotal…
Top of the list is Perseu com a Cabeça de Medusa (1804), Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nova York. Right behind it: Cupid and Psyche (1793) and Hercules and Lichas (1795).
47 years old. Antonio Canova was born in 1757, and Perseu com a Cabeça de Medusa dates from 1804.
Perseu com a Cabeça de Medusa, Cupid and Psyche, Hercules and Lichas, Theseus and the Minotaur, Tomb of Duchess Maria Christina of Saxony-Teschen, Tomb of Pope Clement XIII, Napoleon as Mars the Peacemaker, Orpheus and Eurydice, Monument to Archduchess Maria Christina (detail) and Daedalus and Icarus. You'll find the year and the museum of each in the list above.
We have 86 works by Antonio Canova in our catalogue, dated 1775 to 1822.
You'll find most of them in Museo Correr (Veneza), Metropolitan Museum of Art (Nova York) and Basílica de São Pedro (Cidade do Vaticano). The museum list above has the full breakdown.
In 1790s, more than any other time: 22 of the 86 pieces on this page date from then, Cupid and Psyche among them.
The earliest piece here is Orpheus and Eurydice (1775); the most recent is Head of a Vestal Virgin (1822).
Sculpture (19), Mythology (12) and Marble (11), out of the 86 pieces on this page.
Marble, used in 13 of the 86 pieces on this page.
Neo-classicism, as you can see in the pieces on this page.
You can see 5 of the pieces on this page at the Museo Correr, Veneza, including Orpheus and Eurydice, Daedalus and Icarus and Orpheus.
Yes. Every painting on this page is available as a hand-painted oil reproduction or a print, in the size that suits you. Just open the painting's page to order.
Antonio Canova ergue-se como uma figura monumental na história da arte ocidental, sendo amplamente reconhecido como o escultor neoclássico por excelência. Sua maestria no entalhe do mármore e sua capacidade de infundir formas clássicas com uma emoção profunda asseguraram seu lugar entre os maiores artistas de todos os tempos. Nascido em Possagno, na Itália, filho de Pietro Canova, um mestre pedreiro, a vida de Canova foi moldada pelo ambiente artístico que o cercava desde a infância.
