From Venice to Europe: Reassessing the Dispersal of Classical Sculpture through Digital Humanities and Archaeometry

This article offers preliminary reflections on the dispersal of classical sculptures between Venice and Europe, suggesting that further research might benefit from the integration of digital humanities and archaeometric approaches. Through three case studies ‒ the Adorant of Berlin, the Grimani Vitellius, and the Laborde Head ‒ it considers the potential of such methodologies for advancing understanding of provenance, circulation, and reception, while also drawing attention to patterns of collecting and cultural exchange.