Handcrafted Birch Plywood Medallion - Saint Andrew the Apostle

€2,38 €11,90

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Finely carved wood

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Precise laser details

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Unique handcrafted finish

Immerse yourself in the devotion and excellence of Val Gardena craftsmanship with this splendid ornamental medallion dedicated to Saint Andrew. The design of this work combines the brilliance of a full-color iconographic print with the timeless elegance of carved wood.

The heart of the medallion hosts the imposing figure of the Apostle Andrew: enveloped in deep drapery in shades of red-orange and petrol green, he stands with his serene gaze. He carries with him the large cross of martyrdom and the Gospel book, attributes that tell his sacred story. The painted background evokes landscape suggestions of a coastal city under a bright sky, with a golden halo shining on the Saint's head.

Dolfi's artisanal mastery is evident in the outer frame, given its size of 15 cm, made of Birch Plywood, the material of choice for small creations of our tradition. This frame is a masterpiece of fretwork carving: a symmetric star motif, with volutes and decorations reminiscent of stylized shamrocks, frames and enhances the central image, giving the piece an unmatched effect of light and depth.

1) Iconographic and symbolic elements: Circle, Saint Andrew.
2) Religious meaning: The circle symbolizes eternity and divine perfection. Saint Andrew is one of the twelve apostles, patron saint of fishermen and Scotland, a symbol of faith and martyrdom.

Saint Andrew, one of Jesus' first apostles and brother of Peter, is a central figure in Christianity. Originally from Bethsaida, in Galilee, he was a fisherman before following the Messiah. His story is steeped in devotion and sacrifice: he was the one who presented the young man with the loaves and fishes to Jesus, an episode that led to the miracle of the multiplication. Tradition has it that he preached the Gospel in various regions, including Scythia, Thrace, and Achaea, where he suffered martyrdom in Patras, crucified on an X-shaped cross, hence the name "Saint Andrew's Cross". He is venerated as the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, and Romania, as well as of fishermen and butchers. His feast day is November 30, the day on which his unwavering faith and his fundamental role in spreading Christianity are celebrated.

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