This precious oval wooden relief captures the tenderness and profound spirituality of the encounter between Saint Anthony of Padua and the Infant Jesus, an iconographic moment of rare sweetness. The work is enclosed in an oval niche that highlights its three-dimensionality and the intimacy of the subject, making it a focal point of devotion.
The serene and contemplative expression of the Saint, who holds the Child in a protective embrace, is brought to life by the mastery of the sculptors of Val Gardena. The details are hand-painted with earthy and warm tones: the intense brown of the monastic habit contrasts with the purity of the Child's white garment and the symbolic white lilies resting on the Saint's shoulder, an emblem of chastity and righteousness. The folds of the robe and the stylized halos are crafted with the utmost precision, lending a tactile realism to the work.
The artisanal care is reflected in the choice of materials. For the available sizes (from 6 cm to 15 cm), the sculpture is made from traditional maple wood, known for its fine grain, ideal for precision carving. The prestigious variant in Italian olive wood is also available, appreciated for its unique veins that give each piece an inimitable character. Whether chosen in the colored or natural finish, every Dolfi relief is a unique piece, a testament to an art passed down through generations.
