Stylized Maple Wood Christmas Crib - Val Gardena Craftsmanship

€47,90

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Pine with bark

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Artigianato intagliato a mano

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Carved living nature

The Dolfi Alberello Nativity Scene is a representation of the Nativity that combines the ancient sculptural art of Val Gardena with a modern and deeply symbolic design. This sculpture is a hymn to material and spiritual contrast: a rough and dark exterior, evoking bark or mountain rock, encloses a smooth and luminous heart.

Inside this protective arch, made of light wood, the Holy Family unfolds. The figures, highly stylized and lacking facial details, are a universal expression of welcome and love, illuminated by the simplicity of their rounded forms. The entire scene is surmounted by a five-pointed star, carved in light wood, a symbol of the divine light that guides the shepherds.

Each Alberello Nativity Scene, with its 16 cm size, is carved from precious maple wood. This wood, known for its fine grain and its ability to enhance light finishes, is skillfully worked to create an intense dialogue between raw and polished surfaces, making this creation a piece of contemporary sacred art, perfect for infusing warmth and spirituality into any environment.

1) Elementi iconografici e simbolici: Presepe (Nativity scene), Small tree, Pine wood with bark.
2) Significato religioso: Il Presepe represents the birth of Jesus, the heart of the Christian faith. L'Alberello, while not being a direct symbol of the Nativity, can recall life, growth, and nature, elements of divine creation. Il legno, a natural and humble material, evokes the simplicity and authenticity of the evangelical message, as well as symbolizing the cross and redemption. La corteccia adds a touch of naturalness and rootedness.

The Nativity scene, a symbol of the Nativity of Jesus, has its roots in the Christian tradition. Its origin is commonly attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, who in 1223 in Greccio, Umbria, set up the first living representation of the birth of Christ. His intent was to make the mystery of the Incarnation visible and tangible, allowing the faithful to contemplate with greater devotion the humility and poverty in which Jesus came into the world. From that moment, the tradition of the Nativity scene spread rapidly, evolving from living representations to sculptures and miniatures, becoming a central element of Christmas celebrations throughout the Christian world. Veneration of the Nativity scene is an act of faith that invites reflection on the profound meaning of Christmas, on the simplicity and divine love manifested in the figure of the Baby Jesus.

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