A creation that captures the essence of care and protection through formal simplicity. This sculpture of a young shepherd holding his lamb is a masterpiece of spiritual minimalism, where the elongated and fluid forms reduce detail to the essential. The figure is devoid of facial features, inviting the observer to focus on the pure and universal emotion of the gesture of welcome.
The polished and smooth surfaces enhance the mastery of the carving. The shepherd wears robes with warm and distinctive colors: a brown cloak with a rich chromatic gradation descending from the shoulders and an ochre tunic that fades to reddish at the base. The lamb, nestled against his chest, has a cream finish that suggests a soft woolly texture, creating a pleasant visual contrast with the smoothness of the garments.
Entirely crafted in the Dolfi workshop in Val Gardena, this statue is carved from precious Maple Wood. This wood, selected for sizes ranging from 8 cm to 16 cm, allows for an exceptionally smooth finish and perfect rendering in all its variations: Colored (C), Natural (N), or with the special Three Shades of Brown (3G) finish, where the wood grain remains delicately visible as a signature of authentic alpine craftsmanship.
