Bust of Christ signed A. Giannelli, ancient Italian sculpture.

The antiques den offers you this superb sculpture of Christ, the work of the Italian sculptor Arnaldo Giannelli (1907-1968), a master of alabaster and founder of the art house in Volterra. Created with great purity of lines, this finely crafted alabaster bust captures the serenity and softness of Christ's face, imbued with an expression of inner peace. Arnaldo Giannelli, a renowned sculptor of the 20th century, is known for his elegant busts inspired by Antiquity and the Renaissance, produced in the purest tradition of Italian workshops. His works, often made of alabaster, are now sought after for their finesse of execution and spiritual dimension. This bust, imbued with great spirituality, evokes the dialogue between matter and light: the alabaster, translucent and calming, seems to radiate from within. The expression of the face, both humble and divine, illustrates Giannelli's talent for infusing a soul into stone. Ideal in an old or contemporary interior, on an altar, a console, or a bookshelf, this bust will naturally find its place as a symbol of peace and timeless elegance.