Johann Joachim Kändler

Born in Fischbach, Germany, in 1706, Johann Joachim Kändler was destined for a creative path. After a classical education, he honed his skills as an apprentice under the esteemed Dresden court sculptor Johann Benjamin Thomae. This rigorous training, combined with his deep knowledge of Greco-Roman mythology and keen observational gifts, laid the groundwork for a career that would revolutionize European porcelain. Kändler's journey to becoming the most influential modeller at…