Capturing the essence of rural life and devotion to work, this sculpture of Saint Isidore the Farmer is a tribute to agriculture and faith. The work portrays the Saint in a dynamic and focused pose, bent down to grasp and bind an abundant sheaf of wheat, a symbol of harvest and prosperity.
The artist has chosen a palette of earthy and warm colors that evoke the land and the toil of the field: the ocher shirt, brick-red trousers, and brown vest blend harmoniously with the bright golden yellow of the ripe wheat. Attention to detail is evident in the realistic folds of the clothes, the intricately sculpted beard, and the presence of the small hen at the Saint's feet, pecking at the ground, lending a sense of daily life and natural harmony.
This imposing work is made entirely of Linden wood, the preferred material for large sculptures (starting from 60 cm), which guarantees stability and a perfect surface for carving. Each piece is entirely carved and hand-painted by the master craftsmen of Val Gardena, carrying on a centuries-old tradition of artistic and spiritual excellence.
