Carpenter with bench and tools, 18 cm Angela Tripi nativity scene
Carpenter with bench and tools, 18 cm Angela Tripi nativity scene.The carpenter figurine is an ancient profession that is very recurrent in the traditional nativity scene. In fact it recalls the craft of St. Joseph, the putative '' father '' of Jesus, therefore it takes on a much more marked meaning than other artisans. In this scene we can observe a carpenter intent on carrying out his daily work. The work is very heavy, it is denoted by the man's weary gaze. Despite the hard job, the craftsman...
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Carpenter with bench and tools, 18 cm Angela Tripi nativity scene.The carpenter figurine is an ancient profession that is very recurrent in the traditional nativity scene. In fact it recalls the craft of St. Joseph, the putative '' father '' of Jesus, therefore it takes on a much more marked meaning than other artisans. In this scene we can observe a carpenter intent on carrying out his daily work. The work is very heavy, it is denoted by the man's weary gaze. Despite the hard job, the craftsman is satisfied with the product he is making.The terracotta figurines are completely made and hand painted in Angela Tripi's workshop. The artist takes inspiration from the ancient Arab world reworking it according to her personal interpretation. In Angela Tripi's characters, expression lines, tendons, tense muscles, grimaces, defined and open hands emerge clearly. The subjects are photographed at a precise moment in their life. We are faced with the story of a man or a woman. The nativity statues are the result of craftsmanship, making each one unique. Each nativity statue is signed by Angela Tripi.
