Micromosaic with guinea pigs
Micromosaic with guinea pigs
Important and rare micromosaic depicting two guinea pigs intent on eating bunches of grapes and cabbage leaves, surrounded by red mosaic and black Belgian marble border, on the back a white marble slab that acts as a support on which the signature of “Giacomo Raffaelli 1817” is engraved. The scene is taken from a painting by Von Tamm. Giacomo Raffaelli, born in 1753 and died in 1836, was a renowned micromosaic artist, famous for his ability to create incredibly minute details with colored glass tiles. His technique revolutionized mosaic art, allowing for the creation of extremely detailed and vivid works of art.
Width: | 49cm |
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Height: | 42cm |
Century: | XVII – XVIII |
Material & Technique: | RED MOSAIC, BELGIUM BLACK MARBLE AND WHITE MARBLE |
Description
Important and rare micromosaic depicting two guinea pigs intent on eating bunches of grapes and cabbage leaves, surrounded by red mosaic and black Belgian marble border, on the back a white marble slab that acts as a support on which the signature of “Giacomo Raffaelli 1817” is engraved. The scene is taken from a painting by Von Tamm. Giacomo Raffaelli, born in 1753 and died in 1836, was a renowned micromosaic artist, famous for his ability to create incredibly minute details with colored glass tiles. His technique revolutionized mosaic art, allowing for the creation of extremely detailed and vivid works of art. Size: 42×49 cm. This micromosaic is a masterpiece of finesse and precision, which testifies to the extraordinary skill of Giacomo Raffaelli. The scene of the guinea pigs, taken from a painting by Von Tamm, is rendered with a vividness and detail that only the micromosaic technique can offer. Raffaelli’s signature and the combination of fine materials such as black marble from Belgium and white marble make this piece a priceless treasure for collectors and art lovers.