St Joseph Nativity Statue Dellarte Ceramics 20 cm Hand-Painted

Saint Joseph Nativity Statue Dellarte Ceramics 20 cm Hand-Painted. This statue of Saint Joseph captures spontaneous gestures, from his hand placed on his chest to the walking stick embodying his role as the protector of the Holy Family. The warm tones of the brown robe and the enveloping cloak, adorned with delicate touches of 10% gold, make him a central figure in every traditional nativity scene. Crafted from Faenza ceramic, each piece is meticulously formed by pouring slip into plaster molds, followed by an initial firing at 1000°C to prepare the surface for decoration. Colors are applied by hand using lead-free glazes, and the figure is then immersed in crystalline for a glossy and protective finish. The second firing at 920°C enhances the decoration, while the 10% gold details are fixed with a third firing at 720°C, enhancing every detail. This statue is created by Dellarte Ceramics, a small family-run company founded by Paola Zaghi, an artist and educator with years of experience in art history and painting design. From her desire to blend tradition and aesthetic sensitivity comes a collection of nativity figures that narrate Christmas through the lens of Italian art.