Presepe monumentale, a photo from Perugia, Umbria

Photographer's Note

Monumental nativity scene

Last photo of this one of a kind artwork.
The work made in terracotta, wood and papier-mâché by the master of crib art Mario Agrestini will be open to the public at the Auditorium della Stella in Spoleto until January 14, 2022.
The nativity scene, the result of over 40 years of work, reconstructs the ancient peasant world, interacts between painting and sculpture and is unique in its construction and size.
The clothing of the characters is partly hand-woven and partly originally from Jordan, as well as all the accessories of both the characters and the animals present.
Mario Agrestini, born in Monterosi in the province of Viterno in 1943, is a retired former Rai production manager. He started his artistic career at a very young age, proposing a simple and archaic painting in his forms. "I have always loved crib art, instilled in my family since I was a child. My passion was born as a child, having always built cribs in the parish. One day, out of devotion, I visited the Church of the Madonna della Quercia in Viterbo, where an old life-size Renaissance nativity scene remained in a small chapel. From there was born the desire to abandon the small cribs to build one of human size ".

holmertz, Fis2, jhm, ikeharel, pierrefonds, jean113, COSTANTINO, mcmtanyel, ChrisJ heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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holmertz (102650) 2021-12-28 1:28

Hello Silvio,
The last photo of this series, but just as amazing as the others. The figures are truly fantastic and together they form a most admirable art work. Just like the earlier photos this is taken with perfect sharpness and colours.
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170693) 2021-12-28 2:34

Witaj Silvio!
Another interesting fragment of nativity scene!
The figures are impressive.
Good framing, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof

jhm (211736) 2021-12-28 5:09

Ciao Silvio,

Again a successful interior picture.
The makers of this scene were great artists
Nice sharp and clear photographed view.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

pierrefonds (114395) 2021-12-28 6:37

Hi Silvio,

Les statues attire le regard. La prise de vue permet de voir les détails des statues. La lumière donne de belles teintes aux couleurs de l'image. Bonne journée.

Pierre

Gerrit (62042) 2021-12-28 6:50

Hello Silvio,
Wonderful nativity scene and artwork/
I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful time.
Thanks and regards,
Gerrit

jean113 (27847) 2021-12-28 7:57

Hello Silvio, an excellent closer view of the figures and accessories that illustrate the first Christmas. A true act of dedication and artistic skill.
I assume that it will be exhibited each year from now on?
Kind regards, Jean.

lousat (139220) 2021-12-28 9:36

Ciao Silvio,ogni foto mostra parti diverse di questo incredibile spettacolo e quanta cura ci sia stata nei minimi particolari,un'altra grande cattura nella migliore qualita'. Buona serata,Luciano

COSTANTINO (116421) 2021-12-28 12:05

Hello dear Silvio
your photo stole my heart dear
Silvio and I agree with you
that the last photo is an artwork
well done
regards
Costantino

mcmtanyel (68447) 2021-12-28 20:14

Hello Silvio,
Another lovely scene from this life-size nativity scene. The sheep are especially cute.
Regards,
MT

jemaflor (147076) 2021-12-28 23:14

Hi Silvio,
Good series about this monumental nativity scene, well photographed, good light and sharpness, interesting and photogenic, tfs.

emka (158092) 2021-12-28 23:48

Ciao caro Silvio,

thanks for sharing with us this unique piece of art. It is really interesting and beautiful.
Best regards Malgo

pajaran (115831) 2021-12-28 23:55

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lep enterijer i detalji, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama i kontrastom.
Dobar rad, lepa fotografija.
Lep aranzman.

Zelim vam lep i uspesan dan, sve najbolje.
Paja

CMJC (5097) 2021-12-29 0:05 [Comment]

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ChrisJ (171822) 2021-12-29 19:07

Hello Silvio

Missed this one. A wonderful pastiche of various animals, people and items, with good colour, sharpness and framing. Tfs!

jmdias (115100) 2022-01-01 2:21

silvio

the Moorish personages impressed me here too. nice details mixing the natural elements with the fantasy.

take care and happy 2022

jorge