Cinque Terre

This artwork is a tribute to Italy and the beautiful landscapes it offers us from every angle.

In this particular representation, we find ourselves in the Cinque Terre, located in Liguria (province of La Spezia) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

They are one of the most charming stretches of the Ligurian coast, characterized by five picturesque villages: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. Nestled in a hilly landscape with cultivated terraces, the villages are renowned for their colorful houses, crystal-clear waters, scenic trails, and their history as ancient seaside villages.

Stones used: Lapislazzuli, Turquoise, Light and Dark Tuscan Gabbro, Lizardite, Pink Coral.

Year of composition: 2025

Size: cm 26,5x40,4

Artist: Leonardo Scarpelli

An original and authentic hand-made artwork created whith the antique technique of Commesso Fiorentino which is unique for Florence.

Commesso Fiorentino was born with Medici family, one of the most important families in Florence, in the second half of 1500.

The research of the stones is made by the mosaicist that must be able to choose from a rich and wide range of shades and veins: for this reason the artists personally search and collect the stones retracing the paths of the Medici researchers.

The processing starts by drawing the subject on adhesive paper, that is then cut into small tamplates that will be attached to the variegated shades of the stones following the visual instinct, the innate gift of the artist and his perfect knowledge of the materials. The shape of the little piece will be cut by hand with a chestnut, cherry or hazelnut wood bow and an iron wire that flows with abrasive powder and water. It creates a very precise and inclined cut to form the essential spaces to accommodate the glue, made by artisans with beeswax and pine tree resin. The different stones are previously glued onto a slate surface which acts as a support during the cutting and filing phase. The various pieces which form the composition are adjusted in shape with diamond files, glued together so that the joints are invisible, flattened and finally polished in order to create a perfect decorative harmony showing the colors of nature in all their radiance.