Nativity Gherardo delle Notti 9x12 cm Bottega Tifernate essential

Nativity Gherardo delle Notti 9x12 cm Bottega Tifernate essential. This small painting represents the painting called ''Adoration of the Child'' or ''Nativity'', by the Dutch painter Gerard van Honthorst, known in Italy as Gherardo delle Notti. The work belongs to the Linea Aurea by Bottega Tifernate and measures 9 cm in height by 12 cm in width. Each piece is an exclusive work of art, made and finished by hand by qualified painters with specialized academic training, ideal as a wedding favor or high-end gift.
The technique:The Aurea line by Bottega Tifernate stands out for its high-quality artistic works created through the patented technique of pictography, created by the master Stefano Lazzari. This method allows the creation of reproductions that maintain all the aesthetic qualities of an authentic painting. Years of dedicated research and study in the field of painting and restoration have enabled the Città di Castello workshop to faithfully restore the methods and recipes that the Renaissance masters applied in their creations on fresco, panel and canvas. For the frescoes, the same type of lime used by Giotto is used, a pure lime, free of salts and alkalis that could damage the work over time. The technique used is the "fresco" one with gold leaf intervention, which allows the colors to blend perfectly with the lime pigment during drying, thus ensuring a long-lasting and harmonious integration. The pigments used are oxide-based, which ensures that the intensity of the color remains unchanged over time.
The work:The scene is set under the moonlight, with the Virgin Mary gently laying down the swaddled Child. Saint Joseph observes the newborn, leaning over Mary's shoulder, while two angels reach out in reverence towards the cradle. The moonlight illuminates the faces, but it is the Baby Jesus who emerges as the true source of light in the scene. Each item comes with a certificate of origin. A metal support and a hook on the back make the work suitable both as a decorative element for the wall and for the table.
Author of the original work: Gerard van Honthorst.Title of the original work: Adoration of the Child.Date and place of conservation of the original work: 1619-1620, Florence, Uffizi Gallery.Technique: Fresco pictography on lime.Product made in Umbria in Città di Castello (Perugia).