Blacksmith with movement and illuminated forge, 24 cm Neapolitan nativity scene
Blacksmith with movement and illuminated forge, 24 cm Neapolitan nativity scene. This scene recreates a blacksmith's workshop, showing the figure seated at his workbench forging iron. Enriched with numerous details; metal tools and a forge used to heat the metal before working. The composition evokes one of the most characteristic trades of the Neapolitan nativity tradition. The scenic effect is enhanced by an electric movement, powered from the mains, that reproduces the blacksmith's working ge...
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Blacksmith with movement and illuminated forge, 24 cm Neapolitan nativity scene. This scene recreates a blacksmith's workshop, showing the figure seated at his workbench forging iron. Enriched with numerous details; metal tools and a forge used to heat the metal before working. The composition evokes one of the most characteristic trades of the Neapolitan nativity tradition. The scenic effect is enhanced by an electric movement, powered from the mains, that reproduces the blacksmith's working gesture; simultaneously a flickering-effect light simulates the glow of the forge, making the setting more realistic. The figure is modelled in terracotta and hand-finished, with garments in fabric. The setting is built in wood and completed with metal accessories reproducing the typical tools of the trade, creating a balanced composition rich in detail. Hand-assembled in Naples according to the artisanal nativity tradition, slight variations in fabrics and finishes are a natural result of craftsmanship and make each piece unique. Ideal for nativity scenes with 24 cm figures.