José Simões de Almeida Júnior: A Sculptor Rooted in Faith and Tradition José Simões de Almeida Júnior (1844-1926) stands as a pivotal figure in Portuguese sculpture of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, embodying both artistic innovation and unwavering adherence to classical ideals. Born in Figueiro dos Vinhos, Portugal, he inherited an artistic lineage that instilled within him a lifelong passion for craftsmanship and…