" The Transience of Beauty" Cameo

620.00 €

About this product:

This Cameo is Taken from the Painting of the Italian artist Guido Carracci.
The Transience of Beauty.
Eloquent, then, they become the symbols inserted in the work, 
which must be read from left to right, as a development between the present and the future. 
Then, on the left: the wild rose, with evanescent petals, pretty to look at, but fragile and ready to
 fall at the slightest touch, clear reference to a condition of beauty, frank, intense and transitory,
 like youth, a concept expressed with strengthened vigor from the presence of the dandoline flower, 
which can also be dispersed by a weak breath of wind. So is physical beauty.
 Why, the artist asks, fall into the trap of vanity, narcissism, for the ephemeral reward of sensuality? 
To the right of the figure is the horrible future. The skull invites reflection.

Genuine hand carved shell cameo
Shell: Cassis Madagascariensis
Cameo Size: 52 mm
Our creations are furnished with certifciate of authenticity

The art of cameo carving

The art of cameo craftsmanship is an ancient form of relief engraving, also known as glyptics, on shells and gemstones, representing an artistic tradition that has captivated humanity for centuries, back to ancient Greeks. This refined technique involves creating raised images, with a darker or colored layer contrasting against a lighter background. Cameos are often used to adorn jewelry, such as pendants, rings, and brooches, but also to embellish artworks and clothing ornaments. 

Beauty and expressive power

Even today, cameo carving is done by hand, continuing to enchant jewelry enthusiasts and collectors, embodying an extraordinary blend of artistic mastery and timeless beauty. It is an ancient art form that serves as a testament to the style and history of the era in which it is created, requiring remarkable skill and precision to depict minute details and craft a highly precious object, whose outstanding artistic and artisanal quality comes to life in the hands that created it.

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