Alexander Trippel (1744 – 1793): A Sculptor Shaped by Goethe and Classical Ideals Alexander Trippel, born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, in 1744, emerged as a prominent sculptor during the Enlightenment era, leaving an indelible mark on European artistic landscape. His career spanned decades of prolific creation and intellectual engagement, culminating in collaborations with luminaries like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and cementing his place within the Neoclassical movement. Trippel’s formative years were steeped in humanist ideals fostered by his father, a professor of theology. This upbring…