Background
Caniana was born in Romano di Lombardia, and his father Giacomo Antonio, also a sculptor, died when he was 8 years old.
Caniana was born in Romano di Lombardia, and his father Giacomo Antonio, also a sculptor, died when he was 8 years old.
His mother Datila sent him to study in Longhena, where he trained under Andrea Brustolon. He died in Alzano Lombardo, aged 82.