Basilio Fumo: The Sculptor of Compassion Basilio Fumo, a name perhaps less familiar than many of his contemporaries in the grand halls of 19th-century European art, nevertheless stands as a significant figure within the Neoclassical and Romantic movements. Born in Naples in 1732 and tragically passing away in Madrid in 1797, Fumo’s legacy rests primarily on one profoundly moving sculpture: “Roman Charity,” a work that continues to resonate with its potent depiction of maternal compassion. While biographical details remain scarce – the historical record offers only fragments – we can reconstr…