Sculptural 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 Nell’Arte or “The Sacred in Art” in the Basilica della Santissima Annunziata opening on March 22nd. 

Il Sacro Nell’Arte is an exhibition that works to bring artists closer to the sacred through artistic depictions. This year, the theme is centered around “water” in scripture. The exhibition was held from 22th to 30th of March 2025 in the Chiostro Grande of the Basilica della SS Annunziata, the main Marian sanctuary in Florence.

Together, the gilded Italian 18th century fragments and natural specimens create a figurative, contemporary work of historical and spiritual significance.

Size: 16.5" high x 12" wide x 14" deep

42 cm high x 30 cm wide 35 cm deep