Autumn has a special way of slowing everything down. The golden leaves, the quiet water, and the deep blue sky create a peaceful moment that invites us to stop and simply look. A lone figure sits on a bench, watching the landscape and its reflection, surrounded by the warm colors of the season.

The contrast between the bright autumn leaves and the rich blue Lapis lazuli background gives the painting both warmth and calm. The falling leaves remind us that every season changes, while the still water reflects not only the world around it, but also our thoughts and memories. 

Reflections of Autumn encourages each viewer to find their own meaning. It may bring back memories of peaceful walks, moments of solitude, or the simple pleasure of sitting in silence and enjoying nature. 

This artwork is part of a series inspired by autumn, celebrating the season's quiet beauty. It reminds us that even as the seasons change, there is peace in slowing down, reflecting, and appreciating life's simple moments.

Stones used: Lapislazuli, Marquinia black, Chalcedony, Sodalite, Dendrite.

Year of composition: 2026

Size: cm 25,4x34

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.