Maple Wood Balthazar Magus | Stylized Sacred Statue

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Maple Wood Balthazar Magus | Stylized Sacred Statue

€70,90

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Fine maple wood

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Oil Coloured

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Hand-carved details

Color variations C - Colored maple wood N - Natural maple wood 3G - Maple wood three shades of brown

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measure 8 cm 10 cm 12 cm 14 cm 16 cm

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Hand-carved in Val Gardena in our workshop in Ortisei

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Feast day: 6 January · Order in time to receive it for the celebration.

The sculpture of King Balthazar captures the essence of devotion through the language of artistic minimalism. Hand-carved by Val Gardena sculptors for Dolfi, this figure stands out for its intense stylization, devoid of facial or limb details, focusing attention on the act of offering and adoration.

The upright form and head tilted forward express a gesture of profound reverence. The main body, carved from precious Maple wood, features a clear and pale finish, in stark contrast to the richness of the polished gold-brown cloak and the metallic crown. The gift he holds, a stylized bowl with three golden elements reminiscent of heraldic lilies, is a masterpiece of chromatic and formal balance.

Available in sizes from 8 cm to 16 cm, the Maple wood ensures a light yet durable sculpture, perfect for harmonizing with the other figures in your Nativity scene. Choose between the Colored (C), Natural (N), or the exclusive Three Shades of Brown (3G) finish to enrich your Nativity with a touch of authentic Dolomite sacred art.

The pronounced stylization of this Dolfi sculpture elevates the figure of Balthazar from a historical character to a spiritual icon. The absence of facial features shifts the focus from the individual to the universal, emphasizing the pure act of offering and adoration.
Balthazar is traditionally associated with Myrrh, a symbol of Christ’s suffering and anointing, evoking both His human nature and His future sacrifice.
The posture of humble reverence, with the head bowed, reflects the acknowledgment of divine sovereignty by royal authority, thus uniting earthly power with spiritual humility.

Baldassarre is one of the three Wise Men, central figures in the Christian tradition who brought gifts to the Child Jesus. Although the Bible does not specify their number or their names, tradition has identified them as Melchior, Gaspar and Baldassarre, associating the latter with the offering of myrrh, a symbol of Christ's future passion and death. Their veneration is linked to the Epiphany, the manifestation of Jesus to the world, and they symbolize the adoration of all peoples to the Savior. Baldassarre is often depicted as a dark-skinned king, representing the universality of the Christian message.

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Italy: 2-4 days
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