M183 Mirror While many fragments are distressed

While many fragments are distressed due to age

These slabs are classically associated with volcanic rock or ancient lava

The 18th century gold leaf sunray was once a halo motif as part of a crucifix or an artistic depiction of a sunburst in a historic church

intitolata “Il Coraggio e la Paura”

the elements create a historic yet contemporary and figurative work of old and new

M183 Mirror While many fragments are distressedSculptural 18th century Italian gilded corona, sunrays, figure of Christ, and angel and adorned with baroque pearls mounted on selenite crystal. This piece is based on Revelation 22: 1 which reads, Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb. It was a featured piece exhibiting with Il Sacro NellArte or The Sacred in Art in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata opening