Born in Pistoia in 1747, Francesco Carradori established his career in Florence, where he became a prominent figure in the local artistic community. He received his training within the Tuscan tradition and eventually rose to prominence as a sculptor during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Carradori is best known for his marble portraiture and his pedagogical work, Istruzione elementare per gli studiosi della scultura, published in 1802. This text remains a significant historical document for its detailed explanation of the technical processes involved in marble carving and the preparation of clay models.

His work reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of the Neoclassical period, characterized by a focus on anatomical precision and classical form. He remained active in Florence until his death in 1824, leaving behind a legacy as both a practitioner and a theorist of the sculptural arts.