This Complete Nativity Scene embodies the artisanal tradition of Val Gardena, offering a representation of the Nativity with intense emotion and pictorial detail. The scene is built around a majestic linden wood stable, skillfully aged with moss and vegetation details that give it an authentic rural appearance.
The 26 figures that make up this set are sculpted from precious maple wood, the preferred choice of sculptors for sizes under 56 cm, allowing for impeccable detail definition. Each piece is hand-painted with a matte finish, enhancing the richness of the fabrics and the expressiveness of the faces.
The Holy Family is the pulsing heart of the work: Mary's sweet and contemplative expression, Joseph's protective and vigilant pose illuminating the Child with a lantern, and the serene innocence of newborn Jesus in the manger. Around them, a universe of devotion unfolds: from the Shepherds offering simple gifts, to the solemn Magi in their opulent robes, to the touching presence of a craftsman bent over his work, symbolizing that the event involves every aspect of human life.
The atmosphere is enriched by a variety of animals – oxen, donkeys, lambs – and carefully crafted accessories resting on a modeled base to simulate grass-covered earth, transforming this nativity scene into a true stage of faith.
