Merchant with spices Angela Tripi 30 cm terracotta

Merchant with spices Angela Tripi 30 cm in terracotta.30 cm representation of a merchant engaged in the sale of spices.It is a statue for nativity scenes by Angela Tripi, a world-famous nativity scene maker who creates unique Italian figurines.An extraordinary realism is noticed both by observing the details of the man's body and by focusing on his peculiar expressive strength.The merchant is represented in a dynamic position, with his feet misaligned, while holding numerous baskets full of spices.It is worth noting the technique with which the fingers of the hands were made, which are separated from each other, synonymous with a long and careful processing.The care with which the twist of the neck is depicted, as well as the mouth that appears slightly ajar as if it were about to open, suggest that the merchant is addressing his customers trying to persuade them to buy his spices. A different interpretation could be that which sees the subject engaged in a friendly conversation with other merchants, a typical portrait of everyday life.This nativity statue is created in terracotta, hand painted with tempera colors, and subsequently dressed in skillfully modeled starched fabrics. 100% handcrafted in Italy.