Shepherd pulling the donkey figure Angela Tripi terracotta 30 cm

Shepherd pulling the donkey figure Angela Tripi terracotta 30 cm.30 cm nativity statue depicting a shepherd intent on pulling the donkey's bridle to make it move.
It is a unique statue created by Angela Tripi, famous Italian nativity scene maker. She has created this extremely realistic scene using hand-painted terracotta with tempera colors for the bodies of the subjects and skilfully modeled starched fabric for the clothes.The annoyed expression of the shepherd can be perceived, due to the fact that the animal does not seem to show any intention of moving. The man, despite the decisive opposition of the donkey, is trying with all his strength to pull him towards him, just note the clearly visible tension in the muscles of his neck and the position of his legs with his feet pointed to the ground. We are probably talking about the moment before an intense day's work, in which the animal is carrying wooden boxes containing the pitchers that the shepherd will have to sell at the market and refuses to cooperate. This could be the reason for the annoyance felt by man.The time and care dedicated to this nativity statue are undoubtedly considerable, as noted in the fingers that appear well defined and separated from each other, a result that is obtained only after a long process. 100% handcrafted in Italy.