Creation of Adam by Michelangelo, Bottega Tifernate, 3.5x5 in, essential finish

Creation of Adam by Michelangelo, Bottega Tifernate, 3.5x5 in, essential finish.

Detail of the famous fresco by Michelangelo known as "The Creation of Adam", part of the Linea Aurea collection by Bottega Tifernate, depicting God the Father, creator of Heaven and Earth, reaching towards Adam. Measuring 3.5 inches in height and 4.7 inches in width, each piece from the Linea Aurea is an exclusive work of art, handmade and finished by qualified female painters with specialised academic training.

The technique

The Linea Aurea collection by Bottega Tifernate is renowned for its high-quality artistic works created through the patented pictography technique developed by master Stefano Lazzari. This method enables the creation of reproductions that preserve all the aesthetic qualities of an authentic painting. Years of dedicated research and study in the field of painting and restoration have allowed the workshop in Città di Castello to faithfully restore the methods and recipes used by Renaissance masters on fresco, panel, and canvas. For frescoes, the same type of lime used by Giotto is employed, a pure lime devoid of salts and alkalis that could harm the artwork over time. The technique applied is "a fresco" with gold leaf embellishment, ensuring the colours blend seamlessly with the lime pigment during drying, thus guaranteeing a lasting and harmonious integration. The pigments utilised are oxide-based, preserving the colour intensity over time.

The painting

In the artwork, it is noteworthy that God's finger is consistently extended to the utmost, while Adam's finger displays a contraction of the last phalanx. This detail represents the perpetual presence of God but also underscores that it is man's choice to seek Him. Adam can choose to reach out to touch God's finger or live his life without doing so. Adam's contracted phalanx symbolises the concept of free will. Each piece includes a certificate of origin in the packaging, enhancing its value. A metal support and a hook at the back make the artwork suitable for wall decoration or table display.

Original painting artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti.

Title of the original painting: The Creation of Adam.

Estimated date and location of the original painting: around 1511, Vatican City, Sistine Chapel.

Technique: Pictography ''a fresco'' on lime.

Product crafted in Umbria, Città di Castello (Perugia).