Nativity Scene Stylized in Natural Wood on Trunk Base | Val Gardena Craftsmanship

€57,90

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High-quality natural wood

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Artigianato intagliato a mano

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Discover a masterpiece of essentiality and contemplation: the stylized Nativity scene that celebrates the sacredness of the moment with unparalleled formal purity. This unique composition is a tribute to the craftsmanship of Val Gardena, where wood speaks for itself, without the need for superfluous decorations.

The Holy Family is sculpted with abstract and soft lines, in a pose that suggests an intimate and protective embrace around Baby Jesus. The absence of facial details shifts the focus to the pure emotion of the scene and the mastery of the carving. The figures are made of precious maple wood, known for its fine grain and luminosity, perfect for enhancing the smoothness of the unpainted sculpture.

The entire work is expertly assembled on a cross-section of a tree trunk, which serves as a background and base. The contrast between the smooth surfaces of the figures and the rough and dark natural bark of the outer edge creates an extraordinary visual and tactile effect. Symbolic elements such as the Comet Star and stylized fir trees complete the setting, making this nativity scene a modern, space-saving sculpture and a spiritual piece of furniture. Available in 20 cm size.

1) Iconographic and symbolic elements: Nativity scene in wood and bark, wooden sculptures from Val Gardena.
2) Religious significance: The nativity scene represents the Nativity of Jesus, a symbol of Christ's birth and salvation. Wood, a natural material, evokes the humility and simplicity of the Bethlehem cave. The sculptures of Val Gardena, renowned for their artisan tradition, add artistic and devotional value, perpetuating the sacred representation with mastery.

The Nativity scene, while not linked to a specific saint, celebrates the birth of Jesus, a central event in the Christian faith. Its origin is attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi, who in 1223 in Greccio set up the first living representation of the Nativity. This gesture was intended to make the mystery of the Incarnation tangible and more accessible, allowing the faithful to contemplate with greater devotion the humility and poverty of Christ's coming into the world. Since then, the Nativity scene has become a universal symbol of Christmas, an artistic and devotional expression that unites families and communities in the joy of waiting and celebration.

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