The German archaeologists and art historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann (17171768) was well received throughout Europe, even during his lifetime. Italy played a central role in this, where his influence went far beyond the borders of classical studies, extending to the realms of political discourse, ethnology, aesthetics, theater, and literature.

Elisabeth Décultot, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg; Martin Dönike, Berlin; Serena Feloj, Università degli studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italien; Fabrizio Slavazzi, Università degli Studi di Milano, Mailand, Italien.