Winter solstice
150,00 €
Dimensions : 20 x 20 cm
Type of support: Stand, Stand
Completing time: 10 months, 10 months
Low-Relief in Limestone Depicting a Roman Winter Solstice Celebration
This finely crafted limestone low-relief, created using the unique encrustation on mould technique, portrays a scene inspired by ancient Roman traditions: a family celebrating the winter solstice, a symbol of the return of light and solar renewal.
At the center of the composition, a sacred fire crackles, around which children dance with carefree joy, embodying the hope and vitality of this seasonal transition. In the background, a statue of Saturn, god of time and harvests, stands as a reminder that these festivities are part of the Saturnalia, ancient Roman celebrations where joyful disorder overturned the established order.
Every detail is meticulously rendered: the flowing drapery of the garments, the texture of surrounding foliage, and the expressive faces of the figures contribute to a strikingly realistic and lively scene. Produced through an artisanal process unique to the Fontaines Pétrifiantes de Saint-Nectaire, where mineral-rich water gradually shapes the limestone, this low-relief combines delicacy, craftsmanship, and timeless beauty.
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