The Neoclassical Journey of Alejandro Ciccarelli Manzoni The story of Alejandro Ciccarelli Manzoni is one of profound movement, spanning the grand academies of Europe to the burgeoning cultural landscapes of South America. Born as Alessandro Ciccarelli in Naples around 1811, his early life was steeped in the rigorous traditions of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli. This foundational period provided him with a mastery of form and a deep reverence for classical antiquity. However, it was his subsequent journey to Rome that truly forged his artistic identity. Under the watchful eye of the c…