Johann Joachim Kändler: The Soul of Meissen Porcelain The world of eighteenth-century European art is often dominated by grand narratives – the rise of Rococo, the dominance of French courtly style, and the revolutionary fervor of Neoclassicism. Yet, within this larger context, a quieter, more intimate story unfolds: the meticulous artistry of Johann Joachim Kändler, the most influential modeller at Meissen porcelain manufactory. For over four decades, from 1731 until his death in 1775, Kändler shaped not just porcelain, but an entire aesthetic sensibility, imbuing the delicate white surface…